Monomyth / Hero's Journey

Question 1

What does “Monomyth” mean?

Answer 1

Mono = one
Myth = story

Question 2

Stage 1: Birth

Answer 2

The hero is born into special circumstances that sets them up for their quest

Question 3

Stage 2: Call to adventure

Answer 3

The hero receives their call to adventure. They either accept this call willingly or reluctently

Question 4

Stage 3: Helpers

Answer 4

the hero recieves aid from a protective figure

Question 5

Stage 4: Crossing the threshold

Answer 5

The hero undergoes some sort of ordeal to pass from the everyday world into the world of adventure

Question 6

Stage 5: Tests/obsticals

Answer 6

the hero undergoes a series of tests and trials
Ex. fighting monsters, evil forces, forces of nature, e.t.c.

Question 7

Stage 6: Helpers

Answer 7

The helpers return in the story

Question 8

Stage 7: Supreme obstical/final battle

Answer 8

the hero goes through the final battle

Question 9

Stage 8: flight/return

Answer 9

the hero prepares for the return home

Question 10

stage 9: the return

Answer 10

the hero returns to the real world

Question 11

stage 10: elixer

Answer 11

the hero uses the knowledge learned on their quest in their everyday lives