Hero: A hero is a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability. A hero is also a founder of something new, such as a religion, a city, or a new way of life. an example of a hero is the story of Achilles.
Hero Journey: The hero journey is the road of trials , battles and obstacles. an example of a hero journey is Psyche's quest for Cupid.
Universal: Universal means existent or operative everywhere or under all conditions. It is representative of every man with a special characteristic that sets him apart. An example of universal is the hero Hercules.
Cyclical: Cyclical means Of, relating to, or characterized by cycles. an example of cyclical is the seasons.
Life from Death: Life from death means renaissance; a revival. An example of rebirth is the myth of Baldar who was reborn.
Duality: Duality means being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses. an example of duality is the Japanese myth of the Great Egg that broke off into two halves which became the heavens and the earth.
Archetype: Archetype means An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned, a prototype. Three examples of an archetype creation are the Japanese creation myth, the Hebrew creation myth, and the Australian Aborigine myth.
Creation: Creation means The divine act by which, according to various religious and philosophical traditions, the world was brought into existence. An example of this is when Ra appeared out of primeval chaos, and made the earth.
Matriarchal: Matriarchal means a woman who rules a family, clan, or tribe. A woman who dominates a group or an activity. An example of this is Mother Earth.
Patriarchal: Patriarchal means a man who rules a family of soceity. An example of patriarchal is Father sky.
Sacrifice: Sacrifice means the act of offering something to a deity in propitiation or homage, especially the ritual slaughter of an animal or a person. An example of sacrifice is the myth of Aun sacrificed her nine sons to Odin.
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Romance Story
Period 6
16 September 2008
Cupid and Psyche
“Psyche rushed out after him into the night. She could not see him but she heard his voice speaking to her. He told her who he was, and sadly bade her farewell. The importance of this myth is it describes relationships in a positive way. It is the classic story of man loves woman, and woman loves man, yet something is standing between them. The over all theme of this short story is one must work hard to get someone to like you, and that relationships are not always so easy. It is a story that shows if you love something enough, you have to work for it and never give up.
Cupid’s arrows are a considerable symbol. Although they do not play a big part in this particular story, they are still crucial. A natural symbol of love was the arrows had the power to make you love or hate someone after being struck by one. Cupid’s arrow is still used to this day as a psychological symbol, such as the arrow through the heart on a valentine card. The social symbol for Cupids arrows is that love is important because we all need to be loved.
In the story, Cupid must take Psyche away to an isolated cabin in the middle of no where, which brings me to my next symbol, the cabin that Psyche had to stay at. It was a natural symbol for safety from Venus. It provides everything that one would expect a cabin to have: food, water, shelter, heat, all of which a psychological. On a social level this provided a “safety blanket” if you will, for Psyche. It was in such a safe place that Psyche’s only worry was becoming lonely.
The box of beauty that Venus tells Psyche to get from Persephone is a social symbol. It symbolizes curiosity and the instinct to always look good. In the story, Psyche could not help her self to some of Persephone’s beauty, and she felt that when she saw Cupid again, she would need to look good. Venus knew that Psyche would open the box when she slapped the title of beauty on it. After Psyche opened the box she passed out.
This myth is important because it is a real Romeo and Juliet story, if Romeo’s mom was a jealous goddess. It reinforces the idea that “true” love can never be stopped and at the end of the day, the two lovebirds will be together. I encourage you to take a lesson from this story and tell that certain some one how you feel.
Romance Story
Period 6
16 September 2008
Cupid and Psyche
“Psyche rushed out after him into the night. She could not see him but she heard his voice speaking to her. He told her who he was, and sadly bade her farewell. The importance of this myth is it describes relationships in a positive way. It is the classic story of man loves woman, and woman loves man, yet something is standing between them. The over all theme of this short story is one must work hard to get someone to like you, and that relationships are not always so easy. It is a story that shows if you love something enough, you have to work for it and never give up.
Cupid’s arrows are a considerable symbol. Although they do not play a big part in this particular story, they are still crucial. A natural symbol of love was the arrows had the power to make you love or hate someone after being struck by one. Cupid’s arrow is still used to this day as a psychological symbol, such as the arrow through the heart on a valentine card. The social symbol for Cupids arrows is that love is important because we all need to be loved.
In the story, Cupid must take Psyche away to an isolated cabin in the middle of no where, which brings me to my next symbol, the cabin that Psyche had to stay at. It was a natural symbol for safety from Venus. It provides everything that one would expect a cabin to have: food, water, shelter, heat, all of which a psychological. On a social level this provided a “safety blanket” if you will, for Psyche. It was in such a safe place that Psyche’s only worry was becoming lonely.
The box of beauty that Venus tells Psyche to get from Persephone is a social symbol. It symbolizes curiosity and the instinct to always look good. In the story, Psyche could not help her self to some of Persephone’s beauty, and she felt that when she saw Cupid again, she would need to look good. Venus knew that Psyche would open the box when she slapped the title of beauty on it. After Psyche opened the box she passed out.
This myth is important because it is a real Romeo and Juliet story, if Romeo’s mom was a jealous goddess. It reinforces the idea that “true” love can never be stopped and at the end of the day, the two lovebirds will be together. I encourage you to take a lesson from this story and tell that certain some one how you feel.
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