For some of us that are a little older, I'd think Star Wars may have had an impact, too. Many mythological themes are there - good/evil, son in search of father, etc. The movies were released in 1977, 1980, and 1983. I don't think it's too much of a coincidence that George Lucas' mentor - Joseph Campbell began doing his Power of Myth series/interviews with Bill Moyers soon after that...