Understanding Mythological Heroes

Who developed the theory of the monomyth or the hero's journey?

• Sigmund Freud

• Joseph Campbell

• Carl Jung

• Margaret Divini

What is NOT a part of the hero's journey according to Campbell?

• The return and reintegration to society

• The hero's defeat and exile

• The trials and victories of initiation

• The separation from the world

What does Campbell believe myths are manifestations of?

• Historical events

• Universal cosmic forces

• Artistic imagination

• Cultural practices

What is apotheosis in the context of the hero's journey?

• The hero's initial refusal of the call

• The hero's transformation into a god or divine being

• The hero's return to their ordinary world

• The hero's final battle with the antagonist

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a hero's journey to begin?

• A protective figure's guidance

• The call of destiny

• Boredom

• Revenge

What symbolizes the hero's apotheosis?

• A crown

• A magical weapon

• An object of great power

• A new name

Who are the Seven Sisters in the Aboriginal tale?

• Elders of the tribe

• Goddesses of war

• Celestial beings creating stars

• Teenage girls undergoing trials

What is the final trial the Seven Sisters must conquer?

• Pain

• Loneliness

• Fear

• Hunger

What does Campbell think we can all be?

• Fearless in the face of trials

• Wise like the elders

• Heroes, even if just for one day

• Influential like gods

What is the significance of the hero's return in mythological stories?

• It is usually omitted from the stories

• Finding acceptance after enlightenment is challenging

• It is the beginning of a new adventure

• It marks the end of their journey