1. WHAT IS A HERO?

2. Today’s Heroes Often Include:
“Super Heroes”
-superhuman abilities, good
values, defeats evil enemies
-born with their powers
“Crime Fighters”
-modern heroes that fight against evil
to help make society a better place
-not born with powers, but always strong

3. “The Cowboy” -western celebrated hero -encounters enemies and defeats them -rewards given
“The Doctor”
-a hero with modern scientific tools
-rushes around helping the injured
-strong morals
“The Spaceman”
-encounters fabulous forces in the universe
and must overcome them using advanced
technology and intelligence

4. Since the beginning of time, there have been stories of heroes with incredible abilities. In ancient societies, men and women believed in heroes who were great warriors with special powers.
Today, heroes have powers that relate to modern technological advances and those who fight crime.
Heroes are always present,
trying to solve problems in society.

5. WHAT IS MYTHOLOGY? It is the study of MYTHS -what is a myth?
Myths attempt to explain such things as:
NATURE MAN GODS
-heavens life/death where?
-seasons victories role?
-geography defeats why?

6. MYTHS ARE STORIES!! -About supernatural beings from a long time ago!
-cultures such as Greeks, Romans and Celtics all have their own unique myths or stories about their gods and goddesses

7. A HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES
Child of Destiny:
-in mythology, a hero is pre-selected
-this means they are born with their power or develop them when they are very young
-these powers are often unrecognized and the child hero grows up as an abused child, orphan or outcast of society
-with a childhood filled with struggle, the hero gains strength and learns to overcome his or her struggle

8. POWER: Most heroes have special abilities
These powers let them accomplish things that the rest of humanity cannot
Most heroes have a “Mark of Importance,” or a birthmark or scar that shows they are a true hero
Powers can be anything from physical strength to spiritual powers

9. THE HERO’S JOURNEY
BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD
DEPARTURE
THE QUEST
THE RETURN

10. WHY IS MYTHOLOGY IMPORTANT?
Because it is interesting, entertaining and shows us how the ancient people viewed their world.
Also, because you will find CONSTANT references to mythology in your life.
Examples: in religion, in history, in the arts, in literature, in music and in advertising.