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Mythology is the song. It is the song of the imagination, inspired by the energies of the body.

Joseph Campbell

The Power of Myth · June 1, 1988 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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