The Problem of Woman as Hero in the Work of Joseph Campbell

Through the frame of the Sumerian myth of Inanna, this essay explores Joseph Campbell’s body of work on the hero’s journey and living mythology. Particular focus is placed on examining both the place of woman as hero and the symbol of woman for the (male) hero in Campbell’s work. This essay suggests...

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Published in:Feminist theology
Main Author: Nicholson, Sarah (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2011
In: Feminist theology
Further subjects:B Perennial Philosophy
B women and myth
B woman as hero
B Inanna
B Mythology
B Joseph Campbell
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