Humor is the touchstone of the truly mythological as distinct from the more literal-minded and sentimental theological mood. - Joseph Campbell

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Humor is the touchstone of the truly mythological as distinct from the more literal-minded and sentimental theological mood.

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About Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell (26 March 1904 – 30 October 1987) was an American professor, writer, and orator most famous for his work in the fields of comparative mythology and comparative religion.

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Birth Name: Joseph John Campbell Smith
Alternative Names: Joseph John Campbell • Joseph Cambell
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