Creation Myths
A Native American story about how balance was created
The World on the Turtle's Back
The start of the story; the hero feels special but follows the rules of the world
Ordinary World
This story is about the time the evils and hope were released to the world
Pandora's Box
The hero who steals from the rich
Robin Hood
another word for creation mythology
Ex Nihilo
A Roman story on how Rome was created
Romulus and Remus
The hero faces the most difficult obstacle in their journey
The ordeal
Stories from many cultures explain how these were put in the sky
Constellations
hero who pulled a sword from a rock
King Arthur
Another word for a Hero's journey
Monomyth
A symbol of transformation and often found in creation Myths
Trees
The hero is transformed in some way or comes back to life
Resurrection
How many animals are present in the Chinese zodiac?
Twelve
Indian god with a third eye
Who is Vishnu
Stories that have a lesson and main characters are usually animals
Fables
What is the name of the tree of knowledge in Norse mythology?
Yggdrasil
The hero has to make a decision on whether to start the journey or not
Refusal of the call
Which creature was from the example gallery walk project and a part of the 12 labors of Hercules?
Hellhounds/Cerberus
Fridays were named after this Norse god
Who is Frigg
Common Characters in myths that can be good and bad, known as cunning
Tricksters
Which of Kronos’ children survived in the Greek creation myth?
Zeus
The hero journeys back home and encounters more challenges on the way home
Road back
This trickster was outwitted by his son and shared wisdom to the world.
Anansi
Created from the tears of Ra
Who are Shu and Tefnut
The person who defined mythology and the hero's journey
Joseph Campbell