Joseph Campbell's theory of archetypes blew my mind. He basically reverse-engineered stories and myths from cultures past and present from around the world to f

Joseph Campbell's theory of archetypes blew my mind. He basically reverse-engineered stories and myths from cultures past and present from around the world to find the common "hero stories." So, studying primitive, superstitious passed down "myths" can lead to deeper understanding of the human psyche and real universal, timeless truths.