No journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” ~ Lillian Smith.

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No journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” ~ Lillian Smith

Introducing the Greek EPIC Tales of mighty deeds Legends of gods and men Setting is vast in scope Nature and monsters are strong forces Imagery from everyday life Major human events - journeys (quests) and wars Christian moral code does not exist The standard for greatness is, “What will bring me fame? What will bring me honor?”

A quest is the story of a journey in search of a person, place, or special object. Can you think of any examples from popular literature, movies, or comic books? The journey through an external landscape reveals internal discoveries about human nature The Quest

The Muses

The Epic Hero Larger than life / superhuman capabilities Wit and wisdom Strength and agility Leadership qualities Tragic flaw Has to undergo a test or series of tests to prove himself Has the right to boast Has the right to claim a “war prize” and punish his enemies

What qualities must a modern hero or heroine possess today? What if the Disney Princesses were re-made as superheroes? How would this affect the way that girls and young women perceive themselves today?