A Critique of Joseph Campbell and the Hero’s Journey
A concise critical examination of Joseph Campbell’s influential monomyth and its limitations.
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Articles and essays
Original long-form writing on mythology, archetypes, sacred story, film and the hero’s journey. Each page includes an editorial preview; the complete PDF remains protected until purchase.
The Hero Cycle
An accessible overview of the recurring stages, symbols and meanings of the mythic hero cycle.
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Sacred Stories We Live By
A thoughtful exploration of myth, story and the narratives that shape individual and cultural identity.
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Dorothy and the Initiatory Journey
A mythic reading of Dorothy’s transformation and initiatory passage through The Wizard of Oz.
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Mythology and The Matrix
An exploration of mythic, philosophical and archetypal themes in The Matrix.
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Star Wars and the Mythic Quest
An exploration of Star Wars through mythology, initiation and the enduring pattern of the hero’s journey.
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Mythic Themes in The Phantom Menace
A concise study of archetypal patterns and mythic themes in Episode I.
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Boba Fett — Archetypal Warrior
A focused character study of Boba Fett through the lens of the warrior archetype.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi — Archetypal Sage
A study of Obi-Wan Kenobi as mentor, sage and wise-old-man archetype.
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