Zeus throws his thunderbolt and the world trembles. Odin invites the fallen warriors into the halls of Valhalla for a drink. Jesus Christ spreads the words of his Father and gathers disciples. Buddha sits and meditates on the meaning of the universe. All over the world, there have always been mythological stories. From the first civilization to modern times, mythologies help to explain developments in the world and attempt to provide answers to unanswered questions. Although each mythology seems different, if you look closely enough, commonalities appear. Joseph Campbell spent his life studying mythologies and religions while compiling their commonalities. This study of the works of Joseph Campbell focuses on the following areas:I. Reasons for commonalities between mythologiesII. The archetypes of the collective unconscious of Carl Yung and their relationship with mythologyIII. Modern mythologyReasons for commonalities between mythologiesThroughout history, there have always been commonalities. This idea may seem in contrast to the ideas of modern thought, but if one looks closely enough, the commonality of humanity remains. Joseph Campbell, in his many books, examines in depth a common area, mythology. When discussing mythology, Joseph Campbell includes not only the beliefs of ancient civilizations, such as that of ancient Greece or Egypt, but also the religions of modern people. , like Christianity and Buddhism. This inclusion occurs because of the similar ideas that arise in ancient and modern mythology. Campbell describes myths as “the search for meaning; for an experience of being alive” (Power of Myth). "That every myth, every legend is true" and is "metaphorical of the human and cosmic mystery... middle of paper... it is not a religion or a chosen mythology. Whether we follow an ancient mythology or a brand new one, the commonalities will always be there, hidden among the myths and legends. Works CitedApostrophe S Productions. (Producer). (1988). Joseph Campbell and the power of myth. [Video]. Campbell, J. (1986). The confines of space. New York: Joseph Campbell Foundation. Campbell, J. (1973). Myths to live by. United States of America: Bantam Books. Campbell, J. (1976). Western mythology. United States of America: Penguin Books. Campbell, J. (1976). Eastern mythology. United States of America: Penguin Books. Campbell, J. (2004). Paths to happiness. Canada: Joseph Campbell Foundation. Campbell, J. (1976). Primitive mythology. United States of America: Penguin Books. Thinking Aloud Productions. (1998). Understanding Mythology with Joseph Campbell.