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Character Archetype for the Mythic Hero
Folktale Hero…Very ordinary person, a step-child, or a
neglected youngest childNo superhuman abilities, but might be
special in other ways (kind, clever, or resourceful)
Mythic Heroes…Usually have a remarkable birth or childhood
Often offspring of a god and a human
Born under unusual circumstances
Shows early signs of being special
A quest is….A journey taken in search of something of
value
This could be….A personConcrete object (treasure, magical
charm)Abstract concept (truth, meaning of life)Hero searching for his roots
Both mythic heroes and folktale heroes…Called on to participate in an adventure ORForced to face a series of challenges or tests
Mythic heroes are helped by…Loyal friendsGods/goddesses
**(folktale heroes, on the other hand, are often helped by people, animals, or magical beings)
Hero and the flawMythic heroes often have…
a character flaw (usually pride) flaw causes them to fail on their quest
Mythic hero quests often involve……a descent to a dark, frightening place that
other humans dare not enter
If hero survives, he/she often brings back something to share, such as…
1.new knowledge2.a renewed attitude3.greater compassion and wisdom
Greek myth of Theseus
Art work depicting Theseus and the Minotaur…
Website for tales of the Greek heroes…click on picture for link to website, which will take you to a more detailed version of the myth of Theseus.
Mt. Sunion
Mt. Sunion
Mt. Sunion
Gulf Coast Kids in Delphi