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The Hero with a
Thousand Faces
Hero’s Journey -Monomyth
►A
Hero’s journey is similar
to the rite of passage in
many cultures.
►A
metaphor of the growing
process
Basic Requirements of
the Journey...
separation from
the comfortable,
known world.
initiation into a
new level of
awareness, skill,
responsibility, and
then a return home.
1st
Each stage must
be passed
successfully if
the initiate
(person on the
quest) is to
become a hero.
Characteristics of a Hero
►The
hero is usually male
►He is usually of low birth
or is unaware of his
birthright
Characteristics Continued…
►His
parents (mainly the
father) are dead, absent, or
uncaring
►He must be judged by the
things he does (Nobility of
Purpose)
Stages of the Journey
►Call
►Descent
►Threshold
►Test
& Ordeals
►Abyss
►Transformation
►Atonement
►Boon
►Return
Selection for Quest
►Town leaders select someone
to face danger
►May begin because of a
mistake
►Told to go on quest by a god
or force
Types of Calls
►He
may go
willingly or
be forced to
go.
►Imbalance
or Injustice
►A
Realization
that society
is being
denied
something
►Save honor
Refusing the call rarely happens,
but when it does the initiate gives
up the ability to take positive
action. He or she rejects the need
to grow and ends up living a
meaningless life.
The point of the
adventure when the
initiate leaves the
known for the unknown.
At this point the initiate
encounters a helper or
guide.
A voyage into uncharted
territory. The journey takes
the initiate farther from what
he/she knows and places
him/her more at risk.
While on the quest, the
initiate is challenged both
physically and mentally to
his limits.
Here the initiate faces
ultimate danger or
challenge. This is
usually done alone.
In the Abyss stage, the initiate
faces their greatest fear and
must decide to give
themselves totally over to the
quest.
The Atonement
►The
initiate is now a new
person.
►He/she
is now a HERO!
The Boon
Stronger
A gift or blessing
is given to the
hero based on
his new skill and
awareness
Richer
Leader
Fighter
Enlightened
Spiritually
The Return
►Return
to everyday life
(often very difficult)
►Renew Community
►Establish a Nation
►Create Great Order
►Share Wealth
With the return home, a
circle is completed!
The End