04:33 This wonderful animation presents a synthesis of Campbell’s foundational framework for the stages of the hero’s quest, illustrating its timeless potency in illuminating the inner workings of so many of our modern myths and contemporary real-life heroes.

05:37 This is the best and most entertaining explanation of Joseph Campbell’s “Monomyth” theory that you’re going to get outside of actually reading his books – don’t let the puppets or the mention of Adam Sandler movies at the beginning throw you off. Thanks to the puppets you’ll learn about the Hero, the Herald, the Mentor and more, as the concepts are used in Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Hobbit, and other stories.