Teaching Mythology

016: The Heroic Journey: Understanding Joseph Campbell's Monomyth Through Iconic Pop Culture - Part 1


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After a two-year hiatus, I'm back discussing  Joseph Campbell's Monomyth or Heroic Journey. Diving into this narrative archetype used in storytelling worldwide, I'll use examples from 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter' to illustrate the stages of this journey, including the departure, initiation, and return. This episode covers the first act, elaborating on the hero's separation from their known world, the call to adventure, doubts and fears, mentorship, talismans, allies, and crossing the threshold into the unknown. I will go over the stages of initiation and return in the upcoming episodes.

00:14 Introduction and Return to Podcasting
00:26 The Heroic Journey: An Overview
01:06 Understanding the Monomyth
02:02 The Ordinary World
03:58 The Call to Adventure
07:29 Mentors and Supernatural Aide
10:09 The Hero's Allies and Talisman
11:27 Crossing the Threshold: The Hero's Challenge
14:18 The Hero's Journey: A Personal Reflection
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