Plot
Rama is on a quest to defeat who?
Ravana
Who is the hero of the story who wields a magic bow and is the avatar of Vishnu?
Rama
The Hero's Journey is also known as the...
Monomyth
This is the protagonist, they usually are born under unusual circumstances, have a special weapon, and experience the Hero's Journey. Rama is this archetype.
Hero
Which character is kidnapped by Ravana and sparks the Battle of Lanka?
Sita
Who is the sidekick and brother of Rama and slices off a demon's nose to protect Sita and is healed in battle by a magic mountain?
Lakshman
What does the word "Monomyth" mean?
One myth!
This archetype is the embodiment of evil. Ravana is this archetype
Shadow
Why is Rama exiled from his kingdom?
King Dasaratha's wife was jealous that her son was not next in line for the thrown, so she used her wish the King promised her to exile Rama.
This monkey and son of a god has the ability to fly and grow super strong!
Hanuman
The Hero's Journey begins and ends in what type of world? It is usually familiar and comfortable to the hero.
The Known World
The Ally helps the hero along their journey, remaining loyal the entire way. Name 2 out of 3 of the allies in The Ramayana.
Lakshman, Sita, Hanuman
What does Hanuman do after finding Sita but realizing he cannot rescue her?
Lights the city of Lanka on fire with his tail.
This wise sage mentors our hero and trains him to be a good and noble warrior.
Vishvamitra
In Phase 2 of the Hero's Journey, the hero encounters 3 things: tests/allies/enemies, the approach, and the...
This archetype trains the hero and provides knowledge and aid along the way so that they can be better.
Mentor
How does Sita prove her honor to Rama after the Battle of Lanka is won?
She walks into fire saying if she is innocent, then she will not be harmed.
This Hindu god sets our story in motion by finding a loophole in Ravana's evil powers and creating an avatar of himself to defeat him.
Vishnu
At the end, the hero usually returns to the Known World with ________ , or some kind of knowledge or gift to share with the people back home.
Elixir
This archetype is described as cunning. They are not the main villain, but they do try to trick the hero into doing something wrong.
Shapeshifter