The Power of Myth(1988)
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The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.
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6 episodes • 1988
Miniseries
6 episodes • 1988
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hero's Adventure | Jun 21, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Message of the Myth | Jun 22, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The First Storytellers | Jun 23, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Sacrifice and Bliss | Jun 24, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Love and the Goddess | Jun 25, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Masks of Eternity | Jun 26, 1988 | 0.0 |
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