Myth is a means of unveiling a reality that cannot be expressed through philosophical abstractions. A reality too profound to be contained within logical discourse.

Joseph Campbell, one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, reveals how the myths that motivated pre-scientific societies remain relevant today.

Certainly, ancient myths explained the cosmos and the origins of humankind through metaphors that have been superseded by science; but what is important is the vital and cohesive role that myths played, and continue to play, in society. A psychological analysis of myths helps us understand some of their essential qualities, precisely those that allow us to address fundamental human concerns.

From Zen koans and Indian aesthetics to the mythology of love and war, or schizophrenia, the author shows us how, throughout time and space, myth and religion have followed the same archetypes. Archetypes that cannot be considered exclusive to any people, region, or religion.