Inequalities
After completing the 12 Labors, many people consider Hercules as this archetype.
Who is the Hero?
I am a vulnerable woman who usually needs to be saved by the hero. I'm usually used as a trap.
Who is the Damsel in Distress?
This is usually an impossible thing the Hero must do to achieve their goal.
What is The Task?
I am represented in the cycle of seasons; Fall to Winter and Winter to Spring.
What is Death and Rebirth?
The oasis in the middle of the desert represents life in the middle of barren death.
What is Water vs. Desert?
I'm the hero's buddy. Sometimes I get pushed to the side but the hero wouldn't be as awesome without me.
Who is the Loyal Retainer?
I am a monster that threatens the lives of the hero. I am often a very disfigured version of human.
Who is the Creature of Nightmare?
This is a trip the hero goes on to search for truth or knowledge to save a person or their home.
What is The Journey?
At the beginning of Thor, Thor was stripped of his powers and status and banished to Earth to learn from his transgressions.
What is The Fall?
In The Terminator, robots are trying to kill all life and take over the world.
What is Nature vs. Mechanistic World?
In Harry Potter, I help provide Harry with wisdom and guidance. In fact, I help heroes everywhere to make sure they complete their quests.
Who is the Mentor?
I am a symbol for fertility, abundance, and knowledge. Traditionally, I offer spiritual and emotional nourishment for the hero.
Who is the Earth Mother?
Something the Hero must do to bring normalcy, peace, or fertility back to a troubled land.
What is The Quest?
What is The Ritual?
A puzzling dilemma or search into the heart of darkness (the unknown).
What is The Maze?
I am a young hero or heroine needs to train before I can complete my quest.
I am known for my sensuous beauty. The protagonist is always physically attracted to me, and ultimately I make them fail.
Who is The Temptress?
I am a common battle between two primal forces representing morality and quality of life.
What is Battle Between Good and Evil?
As the main character goes through his or her journey, he or she experiences situations through which he or she grows and matures.
What is The Initiation?
A special weapon the hero needs to complete their quest.
What is The Magic Weapon?
I am usually wondering from place to place because I was banished from my social group for a real or imagined reason.
Who is the Outcast?
I am usually seen as a terrible, cruel person. Usually I am saved by the love of the hero.
Who is The Evil Figure with Ultimately Good Heart.
I symbolize a loss of innocence and can best be seen physically as Nemo's fin from the movie Finding Nemo.
What is The Unhealable Would?
Who is You Are Awesome?
Heroes are traditionally dressed in white and villains are traditionally dressed in black.
What is Colors?