Academic Vocabulary

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.