The Masks of God, Vol. 2: Oriental Mythology
by Joseph Campbell
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Author: Joseph CampbellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1991-11-01
ISBN: 0140194428
Number of pages: 576
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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- ISBN13: 9780140194425
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Book Reviews of The Masks of God, Vol. 2: Oriental Mythology
Book Review: Illuminating yet Slightly Oblique
Summary: 4 Stars
Campbell's Masks of God series is an excellent exploration of underlying themes across belief systems through history. Oriental Mythology is no exception as it delves here and there into Asian belief systems and their history. All in all a fine read for those attempting a better, broad understanding. One unusual aspect near the end I was ultimately a bit confused by - Campbell went into great (and perhaps excessive) detail on the modern attempts by the Chinese government to quash local belief systems. Several episodes of torture, abuse and violence were described in graphic detail. I'm not exactly sure of the point he was trying to make in highlighting this multiple times.
Summary of The Masks of God, Vol. 2: Oriental Mythology
Campbell offers an explanation of Eastern mythology as it developed into the distinctive religions of Egypt, India, China, and Japan. "The myth of eternal return, which is still basic to Oriental life, displays an order of fixed forms that appear and disappear through all time."--Joseph Campbell.Chinese Books
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