| Term | Definition |
|---|
| alchemy (n.) | magical science with the power to cure or enchant |
| allegory (n.) | symbolic narrative that connects two similar stories |
| antagonist (n.) | the "bad guy" or something that works against the hero |
| apocalypse (n.) | disastrous destruction of all that exists |
| apotheosis (n.) | hightest achievement, excellence; transformation of human into a "god." |
| archetype (n.) | pattern for other things of the same type; universal symbol in myths |
| atonement (n.) | asking for forgiveness for sin or wrongdoing |
| canon (n.) | a general rule or principle (chivalric code, etc.) |
| catharsis (n.) | the realization brought about by an strong emotional event |
| dualism (n.) | idea of two basic opposing elements (ex. good and evil) |
| dystopia (n.) | place where everything is as bad as it possible can be |
| epic (n.) | a long narrative of events that contains adventures or struggles |
| initiation (n.) | act that sets in motion some new introduction to a new arena |
| mystagogue (n.) | someone who instructs others before initiation into religious mysteries or before participation in the challenge |
| protagonist (n.) | the principal character or hero in a work of fiction |
| quest (n.) | a search for something that requires a long, difficult journey |
| transcend (v.) | to excel or going beyond usual limits of a mortal |
| threshold (n.) | the crossing over point where a new experience or era begins |
| transformation (n.) | a complete change; to convert to the "apothesis" (state of excellence) |
| utopia (n.) | an ideal and perfect place or state where lives harmony and bliss |
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