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 0670002984
- ISBN13 9780670002986
- Publish Date 25 September 1970 (first published 12 October 1959)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 December 2022
- Imprint Penguin Group
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Language English