![]() ![]() The book is not just theory either Campbell includes technical proofs from various world mythologies the whole world over. Although the book has received criticism, it was a turning point in the modern conception of story and myth. The book has been an important tool in the creation of modern myths of every kind. ![]() This was the book that famously inspired George Lucas in the creation of Star Wars. He set out to study many different cultures and their various ancient myths before concluding in this 1949 book that there is one single story that all humans relate to, and that story can be abstracted into its component parts for instruction and analysis. Joseph Campbell was a comparative mythologist who realized after years of studying that there was a dominant archetype for all human myths and stories. Written by Mason Tabor and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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