Monomyth

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What is another name for hero's journey?

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Monomyth

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Monomyth is

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the concept that all hero stories follow the same pattern

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A prophecy is

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a prediction of what is meant to happen

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The person who advises hero, preps for quest & develops special skills is called

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a mentor

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Near the middle of the story, this is the biggest life or death crisis. The hero confronts death or faces his or her greatest fear.

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The Ordeal

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Teacher, counselor, trainer, and encourager to the hero.

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The Mentor

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The protagonist of the story. Usually, this character is brave and honorable, but needs to learn something in the story.

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The Hero

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a person who is united with another for a common cause or purpose.

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ally

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What is a threshold guardian?

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Someone or something that stands in the way of the hero at important turning points.

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What does arête mean?

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Excellence of any kind or moral virtue