Transformation of Myth Through Time: An Anthology of Readings

Introduction: the Hero's journey: the world of Joseph CampbellI. In the beginning: origins of man and mythII. Where people lived legends: American Indian mythsIII. And we washed our weapons in the sea: gods and goddesses of the Neolithic periodIV. Pharaoh's rule: Egypt, the Exodus, and the myth of OsirisV. The sacred source: the perennial philosophy of the EastVI. The way to enlighhtenment: BuddhismVIII. From id to ego in the Orient: Kundalini yogaVIII. From psychology to spirituality: Kundalini yogaIX. The descent to heaven: the Tibetan Book of the DeadX. From darkness mto light: the mystery religion of Ancient GreeceXI. Where there was no path: Arthurian legends and the Western wayXII. A noble heart: the courtly love of Tristan and IsoldeXIII. In search of the Holy Grail: the Parzival legend