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The first function of mythology is showing everything as a metaphor to transcendence.

Joseph Campbell

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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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In the absence of an effective general mythology, each of us has his private, unrecognized, rudimentary, yet secretly potent pantheon of dream.

When you are on the right path, invisible hands will come to your aid.

I will participate in the game. It is a wonderful, wonderful opera – except that it hurts.

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