12 Stages of the Heros Journey Flashcards
The Ordinary World
the hero leaves or is taken out of the ordinary world
The Call to Adventure
the hero’s are presented with a problem, a challenge which they can’t ignore
Refusal of the Call
the hero is relevant to accept the call and faces their greatest fear
Relationship with the Mentor
someone older who provides support
Crossing the 1st Threshold
hero is fully committed at this point and enters a special world and enemies along their journey
Test/allies/enemies
they face new challenges/tests and makes friends and enemies along their journey
Approaching the Innermost Cave
hero comes to the edge of a dangerous place. most dangerous place in the journey.
The Supreme Ordeal
hero hits rock bottom and may face death or an important battle
Reward
Hero survives death, own the battle and now possesses the treasure or reward
The Road Back
hero is not out of the woods yet and starts to deal with the consequences of fighting
Resurrection
Healing needs to happen before going home and hero is transformed by the tests they encountered
Return with the Elixir
is a treasure or lesson from the special world and the journey would be meaningless unless without the elixir
