Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth | Ep. 3: 'The First Storytellers'

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth is a documentary series that explores the role of mythology in human history and culture. Episode 3, titled “The First Storytellers”, focuses on how ancient myths help people cope with the mysteries of life and death. Here is a possible description for this episode:

In this episode, Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers discuss how the stories of our ancestors reflect their experience of the world and their understanding of the cycles of nature. They examine the myths of various cultures, such as the Australian Aborigines, the Native Americans, the ancient Egyptians, and the medieval Europeans, and how they express the themes of creation, destruction, rebirth, and transcendence. Campbell explains how myths can inspire us to live more fully and authentically, and to embrace the mystery of existence.