The Masks of God books in order A series by Joseph Campbell
The Masks of God series by Joseph Campbell has 3 books (2 novels and 1 shorter work), from Primitive Mythology (1959) to Creative Mythology (1968). Read it in order, starting with Primitive Mythology.
Reading order: 1 Primitive Mythology (1959) · 3 Occidental Mythology (1964) · 4 Creative Mythology (1968)
Updated September 2026
All 3 The Masks of God books in order
- 1.
Primitive Mythology (1959)
- 3.
Occidental Mythology (1964)
- 4.
Creative Mythology (1968)
The Masks of God FAQ
- How many The Masks of God books are there?
- There are 3 The Masks of God books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Masks of God books in?
- In publication order, starting with Primitive Mythology (1959): 1 Primitive Mythology (1959) · 3 Occidental Mythology (1964) · 4 Creative Mythology (1968).
- What is the first The Masks of God book?
- Primitive Mythology (1959).
- What is the latest The Masks of God book?
- Creative Mythology (1968).
- Is the Masks of God series finished?
- There have been no new The Masks of God books since 1968; Joseph Campbell died in 1987.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.