Myth is much more important and true than history. History … - Joseph Campbell

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Myth is much more important and true than history. History is just journalism and you know how reliable that is.

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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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