From: deverett@c2i.net   
      
   On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:10:13 +0000, Russell Whittington wrote:   
      
   > Hi,   
   >   
   > I'm two-thirds of the way through Campbell's first book in his "Mask's   
   > of God" series (Primitive Mythology), I'm just wondering if anyone has   
   > read the entire series, and would they like to post their views about it   
   > as one, very large, piece of work?   
   >   
      
   Although I enjoyed "Masks of God", I consider it fair to say that this   
   series is characterised more by breadth than depth.  Joe Campbell was   
   sometimes insightful, sometimes superficial, and sometimes irritating; but   
   if you are just starting to read about mythology, then his books are a   
   good place to start.   
      
   I suggest that you continue reading to the end of "Masks" and then look in   
   more depth at those subjects mentioned by Campbell that most interest you.   
   Campbell's references will give you some pointers to further reading. The   
   book of his that I liked most was, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces"; worth   
   checking it out.  You might also take a look at books by Eliade and   
   Levi-Strauss.   
      
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