The Power of Myth

The Power of Myth

The Power of Myth

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The Power of Myth

1988- 1988

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.1(20 votes)

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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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