The Hero's Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology

The video explores the concept of heroes in mythology, focusing on Joseph Campbell's theory of the Hero's Journey, also known as the Monomyth. It outlines the three main parts of the journey: departure, initiation, and return, and discusses how these elements appear in various cultural myths. The video also critiques Campbell's views and presents an alternative hero story of the Seven Sisters from Aboriginal mythology, highlighting different cultural perspectives on heroism.

What is the significance of Joseph Campbell's theory in understanding heroes?

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How does Campbell define the journey of a hero?

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How does Campbell's view of heroes relate to psychological theories?

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What does Campbell suggest about the universality of hero myths?

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What are the three main parts of the Hero's Journey according to Campbell?

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What role do trials play in the development of a hero according to Campbell?

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What does the term 'apotheosis' mean in the context of a hero's journey?

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Describe the trials that the seven aboriginal girls faced in their journey.

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How does the story of the seven sisters illustrate the concept of heroism?

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In what ways do the seven sisters' story differ from Campbell's monomyth structure?

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