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The Hero’s Path: Myths, Labors, and the Journey Within
📝 Episode Description:
In Episode 3 of Mythology Uncaged, we unravel the well-known structure of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and explore how it is woven through the ancient myths of Perseus and Hercules. What can these legendary heroes teach us about trials, transformation, and triumph?
We'll dive into the 12 steps of the Hero’s Journey, mapping them onto Perseus’s daring quest to slay Medusa, and then take a deeper look at Hercules’s 12 Labors—are they just feats of strength, or do they mirror an inner journey of redemption and rebirth?
Next, we retell the epic adventures of the Odyssey and the Iliad, spotlighting the gods and goddesses—like Athena, Apollo, and Hera—who helped (and hindered) the heroes along the way. These stories remind us that no hero walks alone.
And finally, I wrap up with a thought-provoking subscriber question that moves past the hero's journey and looks at our female heroines.
Whether you're a mythology lover or on your own hero’s journey, this episode is your invitation to step into the mythic.
📲 Follow Mythology Uncaged on Instagram & YouTube⭐ Love the episode? Don’t forget to rate & review—it helps more mythology lovers find the show!
✏️ Love Greek mythology? Bring it to life with my Greek Gods coloring books! ✏️📖 For adults: Greek Gods: Adult Coloring Book📚 For kids: Greek Gods: Children’s Coloring Book
Disclaimer: Mythology Uncaged is a podcast that explores myths, legends, and historical interpretations of ancient stories. While we strive for accuracy, this show is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Some stories may contain themes that are dramatic, supernatural, or mature in nature. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed are our own and do not reflect those of any official historical or religious institutions.
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📝 Episode Description:
In Episode 3 of Mythology Uncaged, we unravel the well-known structure of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and explore how it is woven through the ancient myths of Perseus and Hercules. What can these legendary heroes teach us about trials, transformation, and triumph?
We'll dive into the 12 steps of the Hero’s Journey, mapping them onto Perseus’s daring quest to slay Medusa, and then take a deeper look at Hercules’s 12 Labors—are they just feats of strength, or do they mirror an inner journey of redemption and rebirth?
Next, we retell the epic adventures of the Odyssey and the Iliad, spotlighting the gods and goddesses—like Athena, Apollo, and Hera—who helped (and hindered) the heroes along the way. These stories remind us that no hero walks alone.
And finally, I wrap up with a thought-provoking subscriber question that moves past the hero's journey and looks at our female heroines.
Whether you're a mythology lover or on your own hero’s journey, this episode is your invitation to step into the mythic.
📲 Follow Mythology Uncaged on Instagram & YouTube⭐ Love the episode? Don’t forget to rate & review—it helps more mythology lovers find the show!
✏️ Love Greek mythology? Bring it to life with my Greek Gods coloring books! ✏️📖 For adults: Greek Gods: Adult Coloring Book📚 For kids: Greek Gods: Children’s Coloring Book
Disclaimer: Mythology Uncaged is a podcast that explores myths, legends, and historical interpretations of ancient stories. While we strive for accuracy, this show is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Some stories may contain themes that are dramatic, supernatural, or mature in nature. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed are our own and do not reflect those of any official historical or religious institutions.