Why do people from all around the world keep reusing the same cycle for the hero's journey?
Joseph Campbell taught mythology and also wrote books about it. In his most famous book, The Hero With a Thousand Faces, he explains his beliefs and the patterns he has noticed in mythology. He believes that hero myths connect to humans, how we struggle to accomplish our own adventures. Campbell also created a concept called monomyth. His idea is that no matter how different the story is in settings and incidents, all hero myths follow the same pattern. In Campbell’s view, a hero myth is not a mere story, it represents spiritual reality.
Here are some examples of the stages from famous movies
Call to Adventure and Refusal of the Call: Kung Fu Panda
Supernatural Aid/Mentor: The Hunger Games
Crossing the First Threshold: Alice in Wonderland
In the Belly of the Whale: Toy Story
The Road of Trials:
Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
Woman as Temptress: Hercules
Atonement with the Father: Thor
Apotheosis: Finding Nemo
The Ultimate Boon: How to Train Your Dragon
The Return or Refusal of Return:
The Chronicles of Narnia
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