Prehistoric Stories
Myths & Legends
Heroes
Archetypes
Gilgamesh
100
Who discovered the Lascaux Cave paintings?
4 teenagers following their dog
100
What ancient civilization gave us the myths about Zeus and Hercules?
Ancient Greece
100
How old is the Hero's Journey?
As old as stories.
100
What archetype are Frodo Baggins and Luke Skywalker?
Hero
100
Why is the Epic of Gilgamesh an important story?
It is the oldest written story known of.
200
How old are the Lascaux cave paintings?
17,000 years old
200
What civilization gave us the myth of Thor & Loki?
Norse Mythology
(Norway, Scandinavian, Nordic)
200
Where do all heroes start their journey?
The ordinary world.
200
What archetype trains and guides the hero on the quest?
Mentor
200
True or False? Gilgamesh was a real king.
True
300
What images did prehistoric people paint and carve into cave walls?
animals and a few humans
300
What civilization gave us the myth of Hathor?
Ancient Egypt
300
Hero's must travel to...
A far way or magical world or a different world or dimension.
300
What archetype is not the main villain but tests the hero early in the quest?
Threshold guardian
300
What civilization was Gilgamesh the king of?
Mesopotamia
400
How did the prehistoric people make the paintings look 3-dimensional?
They used the cave's natural curves.
400
Name at least 1 thing that Hathor is the goddess of.
Women, love, joy, life, death
400
What do we call the "hero's darkest hour" in the Hero's Journey?
Crisis
400
What is the Shadow archetype?
Main villain or antagonist who the hero must defeat.
400
Who was Gilgamesh's best friend?
E
nkido
500
Why can't we go into the caves today and see the paintings?
Exposure to body heat and humidity and humans breathing out CO2 started to fade the paintings. You can see replicas today.
500
Who did Hades trick into marrying him?
Persephone
500
After the adventure, what must the hero do to complete the journey?
Return to his/her ordinary world.
500
What archetype are Obi One Kenobi and Gandolf the Wizard?
Mentors
500
What Bible story is similar to the story of Upnampishtim (the wise man whom Gilgamesh seeks)?
Noah and the flood