The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Campbell's comparative mythology work identifies the monomyth—the hero's journey pattern found across world mythologies. Through analysis of myths, dreams, and religious narratives, it explores the universal patterns of departure, initiation, and return. The work has profoundly influenced storytelling, psychology, and our understanding of mythic structure.
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