The Hero’s Journey
Articles, teacher guides and film studies exploring the stages, symbols and continuing influence of the hero journey.
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Joseph Campbell Studies
Critical and classroom resources examining Joseph Campbell, the monomyth and modern mythic interpretation.
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Greek & Classical Mythology
Classic mythology texts and teaching resources for readers, students and educators.
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Film & Myth Studies
Independent educational commentary on archetypes, initiation and mythic structure in popular film.
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Teaching Mythology
Teacher guides, lesson support and classroom-ready collections for mythology, archetypes and film studies.
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The Hero Myth — Teacher’s Guide
Teaching notes, activities and guidance for presenting the hero journey and mythic structure in the classroom.
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A Critique of Joseph Campbell and the Hero’s Journey
A concise critical examination of Joseph Campbell’s influential monomyth and its limitations.
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Mythology and The Matrix
An exploration of mythic, philosophical and archetypal themes in The Matrix.
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Hero’s Journey Article Collection
Four Castle Books essays on Campbell, the hero cycle, sacred story and Dorothy’s initiatory journey.
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Teacher Guides
Classroom-ready guidance, activities and teaching notes for mythology and literature units.
The Hero Myth — Teacher’s Guide
Teaching notes, activities and guidance for presenting the hero journey and mythic structure in the classroom.
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Star Wars and the Hero — Teacher’s Guide
Teacher guidance and classroom activities connecting Star Wars with the hero’s journey and archetypal storytelling.
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Articles & Essays
Original long-form writing on mythology, archetypes, sacred story and the hero’s journey.
A Critique of Joseph Campbell and the Hero’s Journey
A concise critical examination of Joseph Campbell’s influential monomyth and its limitations.
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The Hero Cycle
An accessible overview of the recurring stages, symbols and meanings of the mythic hero cycle.
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Sacred Stories We Live By
A thoughtful exploration of myth, story and the narratives that shape individual and cultural identity.
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Dorothy and the Initiatory Journey
A mythic reading of Dorothy’s transformation and initiatory passage through The Wizard of Oz.
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Film & Myth Studies
Focused studies of mythic structure, archetypes and initiatory themes in popular film.
Mythology and The Matrix
An exploration of mythic, philosophical and archetypal themes in The Matrix.
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Star Wars and the Mythic Quest
An exploration of Star Wars through mythology, initiation and the enduring pattern of the hero’s journey.
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Mythic Themes in The Phantom Menace
A concise study of archetypal patterns and mythic themes in Episode I.
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Boba Fett — Archetypal Warrior
A focused character study of Boba Fett through the lens of the warrior archetype.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi — Archetypal Sage
A study of Obi-Wan Kenobi as mentor, sage and wise-old-man archetype.
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Classic Mythology
Substantial public-domain and study editions prepared for readers, students and educators.
Bulfinch’s Mythology: The Age of Chivalry
A substantial digital study edition of Thomas Bulfinch’s classic work on medieval legend and romance.
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Myth and Myth-Makers
A classic study of mythology, folklore and the cultural imagination in a convenient digital edition.
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Myth, Ritual and Religion
A substantial classic text exploring the relationship among mythology, ritual and religious belief.
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Bundles
Curated collections offering several related Castle Books downloads at a reduced combined price.
Hero’s Journey Article Collection
Four Castle Books essays on Campbell, the hero cycle, sacred story and Dorothy’s initiatory journey.
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Film & Myth Study Collection
Five film and character studies examining mythology, archetypes and the hero pattern in popular cinema.
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Classic Mythology Digital Library
Three extensive classic mythology texts collected in one downloadable library.
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Castle Books Teacher Resource Collection
Two original teacher guides for mythology, archetypes, the hero’s journey and film-based classroom study.
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