Joseph Campbell
From Conservapedia
Joseph J. Campbell (1904 – 1987) was an American mythologist, perhaps best known for his PBS miniseries, The Power of Myth, based off his book of the same name and another book titled "The Hero with a Thousand Faces."
Personal Life
Joseph Campbell was born in 1904 to a conservative, Catholic family in White Plains, New York[1].
In 1938, Joseph Campbell married Jean Erdman, whom he remained married to for the remainder of his life. Campbell was a conservative throughout his life[2].
He passed away due to esophageal cancer in 1987[3].
Professional Life
Joseph Campbell wrote extensively on mythic structure, identifying themes and plot elements common to hundreds of myths from many different world cultures. Some common elements he identified include the reluctant hero, the wise mentor, the faceless villain, and the difficulty of the heroes journey home.
