Today we are discussing the final stages of the Hero's Journey and illustrating each stage with examples from popular films like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings. Next I'll describe how to teach these concepts in a classroom setting, including the use of movies like Disney's Hercules and Willow to help students identify the stages of the Heroic Journey. The Heroic Journey has universal appeal in teaching shared human experiences and connections across cultures.

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Time Stamps
00:00 Diving Into the Hero's Return: The Final Stages of the Heroic Journey
00:41 Refusal of the Return: Heroes' Reluctance to Go Back
01:15 Magic Flight and Pursuit: The Thrilling Escape
02:21 Rescue from Without: Unexpected Help in Dire Times
04:11 Crossing the Return Threshold: The Journey Home
04:53 Master of Two Worlds: Achieving Balance and Recognition
05:59 Freedom to Live: The Ultimate Victory
06:49 Applying the Heroic Journey in the Classroom
08:49 Encouraging Creative Exploration of the Heroic Journey
11:21 Integrating the Heroic Journey into Mythology Lessons
12:41 Conclusion: The Universal Appeal of the Heroic Journey

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In this episode, we continue exploring the Hero's Journey in Part Two, focusing on the Initiation or Road of Trials. Using examples from popular stories like Harry Potter and Star Wars, the episode discusses various stages of the initiation. Each stage is analyzed, providing insights into how these events shape the hero and prepare them for their ultimate quest.

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I've made this Google Doc of How I Map out My Year of Mythology to help you. In it, I have links to resources, website, and myths. This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, write blog posts, and create products for teachers.

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After a two-year hiatus, I'm back discussing Joseph Campbell's Monomyth or Heroic Journey. Diving into this narrative archetype used in storytelling worldwide, I'll use examples from 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter' to illustrate the stages of this journey, including the departure, initiation, and return. This episode covers the first act, elaborating on the hero's separation from their known world, the call to adventure, doubts and fears, mentorship, talismans, allies, and crossing the threshold into the unknown. I will go over the stages of initiation and return in the upcoming episodes.

00:14 Introduction and Return to Podcasting
00:26 The Heroic Journey: An Overview
01:06 Understanding the Monomyth
02:02 The Ordinary World
03:58 The Call to Adventure
07:29 Mentors and Supernatural Aide
10:09 The Hero's Allies and Talisman
11:27 Crossing the Threshold: The Hero's Challenge
14:18 The Hero's Journey: A Personal Reflection
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I've made this Google Doc of How I Map out My Year of Mythology to help you. In it, I have links to resources, website, and myths. This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, write blog posts, and create products for teachers.

Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons.

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