The Hero with a Thousand Faces

What is the theme in The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell?

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There are a number of themes in the book. I think the overall theme is that mythology gives people a sense of purpose and duty that exists outside the demands of temporal life. Myth gives us a higher sense of reality and helps us navigate through our individual journeys.