Campbell, Joseph

Joseph Campbell was a renowned mythologist and author best known for his work on storytelling and mythology. He explored how stories, myths, and legends across cultures share common themes and structures, revealing universal human experiences. Campbell’s concept of the "monomyth" or "hero’s journey" describes a fundamental pattern in many myths involving a hero’s adventure, challenges, and eventual transformation. His insights help us understand storytelling’s power to reflect personal growth and cultural values. Through his work, Campbell emphasized that myths serve to connect individuals to broader human experiences, offering guidance and meaning across different societies and eras.