One of the greatest storytellers of our time, and arguably the greatest mythologist, Joseph Campbell spent most of his long, rich career explaining how ancient myths like the Hero’s Journey are ...

Back in 1949, Joseph Campbell introduced a bold, reality-bending idea: There’s really just one story—one great hero’s journey—and every tale we’ve ever loved is simply a creative retelling of it. For ...

If you find yourself wondering why you can’t stop talking about Star Wars, it’s not your fault. Famously, part of the success of Star Wars is attributed to George Lucas’s careful study of literary ...

Understanding the giant appeal of Star Wars is kind of like trying to explain why the Bible is popular. Fans and pundits can point to psychological, psychiatric, and mythological theories for answers, ...

For his Treat, Falchuk shares that his life and writing have been deeply influenced by Joseph Campbell's 1949 book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. This book, alongside the Cambell interview series The ...