The Masks of God is the summation of Joseph Campbell's lifelong study of the origins and function of myth. In this volume, 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).
As a whole, the landmark quartet The Masks of God traces mankind's history as a search for meaning through ideas, themes and quests of culture and religion.
- ISBN10 0285640550
- ISBN13 9780285640559
- Publish Date 1 September 2011 (first published 12 October 1959)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 July 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Profile Books Ltd
- Imprint Souvenir Press Ltd
- Edition Main
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 520
- Language English