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The Hero with a Thousand Faces (sh.itjust.works)

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A fascinating analysis of the themes and motifs common to the mythologies and oral traditions of a variety of ancient cultures. Campbell delves into mythology in search of some perennial or fundamental truth.

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[–] imaqtpie@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Haha, no way! It's an incredibly beautiful piece of writing.

I must admit that I've been thinking similarly about Lemmy being a sort of collective hero's journey. We shall one day free the masses from the iron grip of the corporate internet. Glad to be alone together with you fine people :)