Contributions of Joseph Campbell's to the history of religions

The subject of this study is American mythologist Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) and his primary works. This study has highlighted the topics that Campbell who is known for works on comparative mythology and religion, within the framework of myths from the past to the present. While doing this, it has aimed to emphasize his contributions to the history of religions. The study is on Campbell's life, studies, views on god and religion, and his understanding of mythology. He says that mythology is the song of the universe even when we cannot name the tune. It is the music of a human being who lives under one sky. Even though the lyrics of this music are different, the notes have heard everywhere. Because the themes covered in myths are similar in almost every culture. That is because there are phenomena of collective consciousness shared by humanity. Myths that are the phenomena of collective consciousness has been the source of religions.