I Need A Hero Flashcards
What is the second stage in the heroic monomyth
The initiation
What is stage one of the heroic monomyth?
The departure
What is he third and last stage in the heroic monomyth?
The return
What is this?
The hero becomes aware of the world outside of his town where he has lived his whole life. The herald is usually given to him by a herald who acts as a guide
Stage 1: departure
Call to adventure
What is this?
The hero refuses his call to adventure usually from fear of change. He eventually goes, either from “encouragement” by a supernatural force or by and event that almost forces the hero to move beyond his home.
Stage 1: departure
Refusal to call
What is this?
As the hero goes through his journey, he may encounter an old man, a god/goddess, or a messenger who gives the hero a a weapon or some magical powers
Supernatural aid
What is this?
The threshold or obstacle the hero must cross separated the hero from his home or a new adventurous new world. Sometimes the threshold is guarded by a gate keeping whom the hero must defeat
Stage 1: departure
Crossing the first threshold
What is this?
As the hero crosses the first threshold, he finds himself alone in the darkness of the new world. In the darkness he may find his purpose to go to his journey as a new person
Stage 1: departure
Belly of the whale
What is this?
In the new world, the hero must confront a series of challenges and test to help the character improve his character and skills to become more self-reliant
Stage 2: initiation
Road of trials
What is this?
During the hero’s road of trials, he may encounter a goddess that can be viewed as beautiful, motherly figure or as a queen. She can bring complete fullness to the hero’s character and help him realize he awards that await him after he finishes his quest
Stage 2: initiation
Meeting with the goddess
What is this?
A woman in the heroes journey can act as another step in the road of trials. The hero must overcome his selfish desires and return to the rightful path of his quest
Stage 2: initiation
Woman as the temptress/ temptation from the true path
What is this?
Eventually in his journey, the hero may encounter a fatherly figure with much authority. The fatherly figure can be portrayed a man who feels threatened by the hero or as a man who helps the hero on his journey
Stage 2: initiation
Atonement with the father
What is this?
At this point, the hero comes to realization with the purpose of life and himself. He usually becomes a selfless person who always cares for others before himself at this point
Stage 2: initiation
Apotheosis
What is this?
With the new knowledge the hero has gained from his apotheosis, he now wishes to share it with the rest of mankind. This knowledge is usually related to immortality, life, or death
Stage 2: initiation
The ultimate boon
What is this?
Once the hero finishes his quest, he may not wish to return home but rather stay in the new world. He may believe that old world won’t accept or understand what the hero has learned on his journey
Stage 2: return
Refusal of return
