--- product_id: 103707522 title: "Oriental Mythology (The Masks of God Book 2) Kindle Edition" brand: "joseph campbell" price: "VT3851" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/103707522-oriental-mythology-the-masks-of-god-book-2-kindle-edition store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Oriental Mythology (The Masks of God Book 2) Kindle Edition **Brand:** joseph campbell **Price:** VT3851 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Oriental Mythology (The Masks of God Book 2) Kindle Edition by joseph campbell - **How much does it cost?** VT3851 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/103707522-oriental-mythology-the-masks-of-god-book-2-kindle-edition) ## Best For - joseph campbell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted joseph campbell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Oriental Mythology (The Masks of God Book 2) Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519OMDFb+VL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Masks of Men *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019* Joseph Campbell was never considered on the cutting edge of scholarship. Popular in the late 1980's for his PBS special with Bill Moyers 'The Power of Myth', he's been criticized for his generalist appeal, and lack of a specialized approach. Ditching a PhD pursuit at Columbia U. in 1929, he spent five years during the Great Depression in a shack in Woodstock reading sixteen hours a day. Campbell was friends with John Steinbeck and Heinrich Zimmer, completing the latter's posthumous works on Indian art and philosophy. He lived in a Greenwich Village apartment with his wife for fifty years, teaching literature at a liberal arts college.Campbell's contributions were in the arenas of comparitive mythology and religion, and the idea that all myths are variations of the same story, 'the Hero's Journey'. He incorporated aspects of Freud and Jung into his understanding of the subconscious symbology within myths. His theory on the evolution of myth spanned primitive animal spirit worship, mother goddess cults, astrological priesthoods and modern romantic idealism. He saw Thomas Mann and James Joyce embodying the artist as makers of contemporary myth. His often repeated phrase 'follow your bliss' was meant to convey a connection with an inner spirit.The Masks of God is a lengthy exposition of Campbell's ideas on mythology and religion, from west to east. Primal beliefs in human sacrifice and reincarnation are superseded by the battle of good over evil and imperatives for heathen conversion. The western and masculine forces of Zoroastrianism and the Abrahamic religions are seen as subverting earlier eastern worship of feminine fertility. Ancient Egyptian and Hindu polytheism are swept away by monotheism and non-dualistic Hinduism. In the far east, Confucian moral philosophy and Taoist magic are challenged by Buddhism imported over Silk Road trade routes.Campbell's widely discursive style is sometimes entertaining, and otherwise trying. If you are familiar with the people and places he bounces between, it may be a stimulating montage of history and religion. If not, it will likely be disconcerting. Published in 1963, the research and sources are from the mid-20th century and earlier, and seem quite dated. Reading quotes from Mortimer Wheeler on archaeology, or Heinrich Zimmer on Indology are fun from a historical standpoint, but should be augmented with more recent interpretations. These shortcomings are partly mitigated by Campbell's keen perception and wit. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ lost book *by A*** on Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020* Was my professor this is for a book I lost ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inform your world, discover hidden meaning *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017* Campbell never disappoints. After a read your world suddenly becomes more understandable, more meaningful. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/103707522-oriental-mythology-the-masks-of-god-book-2-kindle-edition](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/103707522-oriental-mythology-the-masks-of-god-book-2-kindle-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*