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The Hero's Journey

Terms in this set (17)

The Departure
the first part of the journey when the hero departs from the ordinary world and enters an unknown or unfamiliar world
Call to Adventure
the call to begin a journey
Refusal to the Call
attempt to refuse the journey
First Threshold Crossing
physical or metaphorical first step of the adventure
Supernatural Aid
help that aides the hero: gifts, information, advice, physical help
Helpers
an ally or any companions or helpers along the way
The Initiation
the second part of the journey when the hero undergoes many challenges and obstacles along the way to the ultimate boon
Road of Trials
a series of test and obstacles that make the hero stronger
Sacred Marriage
mastery or knowledge of life or wisdom
Apotheosis/Supreme Ordeal
the obstacle the hero has journeyed to overcome/obtain
Ultimate Boon
the treasure, power, final gift or special knowledge that can be physical and symbolic
The Return
the return to the society, community, or home with new gifts of knowledge
Refusal of the Return
a reluctance to return or the hero is stuck in the new world
The Magic Flight
an element of supernatural aid in the return
Rescue from Without
help or influence from an outsider to bring the hero back
Crossing of the Return Threshold
the return to the world of the common day or coming home
Freedom to Live
the function of the Ultimate Boon, how the hero has grown and the knowledge that the hero can bring back to society or his community
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