Series
Watch Mythos Online
No video is available for Mythos - S1E1 yet. Check back soon.
Synopsis
Mythos is a three-part documentary that consists of a series of lectures given by Joseph Campbell. Campbell conceived of the original lectures, filmed over the last six years of his life, as a summation of what he had learned about the human mythic impulse, in terms of psychology, ethnology and comparative mythology—what he called "the one great story of mankind."
Episodes
The Shaping of Our Mythic Tradition
PreviousNext
- The Shaping of Our Mythic Tradition
- The Shaping of the Eastern Tradition
- The Shaping of the Western Tradition
1. Psyche & Symbol: The psychological impulse for and response to mythNow viewingCampbell begins "Psyche and Symbol" by explaining how a functioning mythology serves both the individual and the society. Then he explains that psychology provides insights into how we live our lives. The more we know about our common psychological roots, the more we feel connected to those roots. He continues to talk about the self, the relationship between man and woman, as well as how the universal themes are accessible to all through art.
2. The Spirit Land: How myths awakened American Indians to the mystery of life"The Spirit Land" initiates us in to the world of the American Indian. He begins by looking at modern society and the cycle of life that we all travel through. Campbell asks us difficult questions such as "Are you the vehicle of consciousness or are you the consciousness?" These themes are especially evident through the letter of Chief Seattle to the President. The psyche of the American Indian is completely different to that of the European Americans. It is from here that one can understand better the concept of what myth means to a culture.
3. On Being Human: The emergence of myth in early hunter-gatherer societies"On Being Human" moves from the psychological origins of myths to the origins of human beings in prehistoric times. By tracing the development of mythic symbols from our earliest ancestors forward, we begin to see the themes that link all of us together into what Campbell calls the one great story of human kind.
4. From Goddesses to God: The gradual shift from the Goddess to male, warlike deities"From Goddess to God" takes on the first major transformation for humankind. It begins with the emergence of agriculture and culminates with the world's first great empire: Egypt. While to some this may be just history, it is this history that has happened to the human race. By looking at these ancient cultures we can get a glimpse into our own lives.
5. The Mystical Life: Non-biblical mythic strains that helped shape the Western spirit"The Mystical Life" describes that the seed of the soul is where the inner and the outer worlds meet. While the outer world changes with time, the inner world, or soul, is constant to the human race. It is through myth that provides the link between these two worlds.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Mythos were reported for this region.
Recommended
More Like This
SeriesMind Field
8.22017
SeriesLove Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
6.92023
SeriesHulk Hogan: Real American
7.42026
SeriesThe Last Movie Stars
7.02022
SeriesMedal of Honor
6.72018
SeriesHistory 101
7.12020
SeriesJames Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
6.82018
SeriesTrue Haunting
6.42025
SeriesEli Roth's History of Horror
6.42018
SeriesThe Real History of Science Fiction
7.02014
SeriesMr. Scorsese
8.12025
SeriesAge of Samurai: Battle for Japan
7.12021
SeriesWise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
8.32024
SeriesTrust Me: The False Prophet
7.32026
SeriesHaunted
6.92018
SeriesDrug Lords
7.32018
SeriesEurope from Above
7.52019
SeriesChef's Table
7.72015
SeriesArnold
7.92023
SeriesPee-wee as Himself
7.92025
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mythos available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Mythos in this region.
How many seasons does Mythos have?
Mythos has 3 seasons and 15 episodes.
Is Mythos still running?
Mythos's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Mythos?
Mythos is classified as Documentary.