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Mythology – Hero Unit

Mythology – Hero Unit. Hero, in the original Greek sense, means – a demigod. What is a demigod?. Demigod. An offspring of a god and a mortal. What is a HERO in a broader sense?. One who stands out from ordinary individuals as one who embodies the values or ideas of a particular culture.

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Mythology – Hero Unit

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  1. Mythology – Hero Unit

  2. Hero, in the original Greek sense, means – a demigod. • What is a demigod?

  3. Demigod • An offspring of a god and a mortal

  4. What is a HERO in a broader sense? • One who stands out from ordinary individuals as one who embodies the values or ideas of a particular culture

  5. Greek Heroes • Coming from a warrior culture possessed strength and courage. • Larger than life figures • Often half-gods • Not immortal • Through superhuman deeds and sufferings here on earth, they often achieved a type of immortality.

  6. Heroes Through TheAges 

  7. Values and Ideals Change According to Time and Place • Thus, the qualities of heroes change also.

  8. Old English Period • This period also honors the Warrior Hero, as with Greek culture • Hero: Beowulf • Traits honored by Ango-Saxons of that time period: • Courage • Loyalty to King and fellow warrior • Ability to perform superhuman deeds.

  9. Medieval Period • Hero: King Arthur or one of his knights embodies the ideals of this age. • Traits: • Courage • Loyalty to God and King • Chivalrous behavior toward women and the helpless

  10. Renaissance Period • Hero: Leonardo da Vinci – an example of this “Universal Human” • Traits: • Versatility led him to excel in art, literature, diplomacy, warfare, and everything else.

  11. Romantic Period • Hero: Lord Byron – “Byronic Hero” • Traits: • A moody, mysterious, social outcast, yet one who possesses courage and a fascination for others.

  12. The American Hero of American Literature • A Pioneer, like Daniel Boone • Traits: Shows the values of a new country: • Courage • Desire to enter into the Unknown • Willingness to endure hardships • Need to be independent

  13. 3 Suggested Reasons the HERO MYTH was created • 3 Reasons: 1. Humanism – speaks of the person as the center of all things, of the entire universe.

  14. 3 Reasons (Continued) 2. Nationalism – believes a particular nation or culture is best. 3. Individual or Family Pride – his/her family or him/herself embodies all of the qualities of a hero/heroine.

  15. Hero Myths • Praise, glorify or honor the individual, the nation, and the entire human race.

  16. Qualities of a Hero • Nobility • Courage • The ability to endure • The need to be totally committed • The necessity of acting alone • LOYALTY

  17. How to Identify a Hero • Heroes are… • Typically male • Women provide protection, guidance, and knowledge for the hero; they give him the secrets of life. • often Obscure or mysterious origin. • neither fools nor invincible. • called upon to make a journey or to follow a goal or quest

  18. How to Identify a Hero • Heroes ways are…. • not always direct or clear • beset with dangers, loneliness, and temptation

  19. How to Identify a Hero • Many quests supply friends, servants, or disciples as company for the heroes. • Heroes have guides – fairy godmothers, beautiful/ugly witches or sorceresses, etc.

  20. How to Identify a Hero • Final Test: • Is their descent, either physical or emotional, into some Hell-like place of suffering or death. • The fear, loneliness, or despair experienced by the hero is a death-rebirth which leads to enlightenment, maturity and change.

  21. How to Identify a Hero • What Heroes SeekGoal is tangible • Success or Achievement is somewhat more spiritual • *The growth or maturity of heroes becomes more important than the actual object of the quests.

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