The Masks of God is the summation of Joseph Campbell's lifelong study of the origins and function of myth. In volume 1 of the series, Primitive Mythology, Campbell examines the primitive roots of spiritual beliefs among our ancient ancestors. Drawing on anthropology, archaeology and psychology Primitive Mythology confirms the fundamental unity of mankind (not only biologically but in shared spiritual history).
The Masks of God traces mankind's history as a search for meaning through ideas, themes and quests of culture and religion.
- ISBN10 1608687252
- ISBN13 9781608687251
- Publish Date 1 February 2021 (first published 12 October 1959)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint New World Library
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 528
- Language English