Blog thirty two: The Hero’s Journey: Atonement of the Father
In this stage, the hero must confront and be initiated by whatever holds the ultimate power in their life, whether a person or a force with life-and-death power. This stage is the center of the journey. I might have Atonement of the Father in my story; I don’t know yet. Here are some examples of […]
Blog Thirty One: The Hero’s Journey: Woman as the Temptress
This stage represents a moment when the hero faces temptation that could lead them astray from their quest. It depicts the struggle between desire and duty, reflecting the hero’s internal conflict. It symbolizes distractions and sensory pleasures that will challenge the hero’s commitment to their quest. It highlights the hero’s growth as they overcome distractions […]
Blog Thirty: The Hero’s Journey: The Meeting with the Goddess
The encounter with the goddess signifies the hero’s victory over all obstacles and ogres, often portrayed as a mystical union of the hero’s soul with the world’s queen goddess. She is the mother, and always virginal. She encompasses the making of life and death: womb to tomb. There will be a meeting with the goddess […]
Blog twenty nine: The Hero’s Journey: The Road of Trials
The first step of the initiation stage of the hero’s journey is the Road of Trials. This part of the journey is when the hero confronts their most significant challenges. The hero has to survive these trials. My story will feature trials that the main character, Beren, will face. There are two examples of the […]
Blog twenty eight: Hero’s Journey: The Initiation Stage
The initiation stage of the hero’s journey is where it really kicks off. It’s the meat of the adventure. This part of the adventure is the exciting part where things really get interesting, as the process involves uncovering new insights and overcoming challenges; I wouldn’t say the separation stage is boring—far from it. The initiation […]
Blog twenty-seven: The Hero’s Journey: The Belly of the Whale
The belly of the whale is a magical threshold of transit into the sphere of rebirth. This segment of the journey is represented by the image of the whale’s belly. This threshold passage is a form of self-annihilation into rebirth. You are overwhelmed by it, with no escape or relief in sight. Water is the […]
Blog Twenty Six: The Hero’s Journey: The Crossing over the First Threshold
Crossing the first threshold is when the hero enters the unknown. In my story, you might say the cave is the first threshold into the unknown or into some other place. There are examples of crossing the first threshold: the border of the shire from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the cantina […]
Blog twenty-five: The Hero’s Journey: Supernatural Aide
The supernatural aide is a protective figure who equips the hero with weapons and offers advice. They symbolize destiny. They are kind supernatural helpers. They are beyond the hero’s control and draw the hero into the adventure. My story will include supernatural aid. Examples: Obi Wan Kenobi from Star Wars, Gandalf, Bilbo, and Galderial from […]
Blog Twenty-Four: The Hero’s Journey: The Refusal of the Call
The refusal of the call occurs when the hero hesitates to accept the challenge, so something negative must happen to push the hero into the adventure. Here are two examples of this. The first example: in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Luke Skywalker refused to learn the Force and go to Alderaan with […]