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Epic Hero Cycle
Mahabharata
Sundiata
Ramayana
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A saying that offers cultural wisdom and practical truths about life
proverb
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The epic hero always has this characteristic.
powers or supernatural ability
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What falls into King Sibi's lap?
a dove
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What is Sundiata's first struggle?
Learning to walk
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What makes Rama supernatural?
He is the god, Vishnu, reincarnated
200
An ancient African advisor, storyteller and "keeper of hsitory."
Griot
200
After the hero has almost been defeated, this then happens to him.
He is resurrected.
200
Why does the hawk feel that he deserves the dove?
He worked hard for it, and he has a family.
200
Balla Fasseke is considered which part of the hero cycle?
Helper
200
Rama's army is made up of what?
monkeys
300
A basic plot, character, symbol or idea that recurs in the literature of many cultures
Archetype
300
This is what causes the hero to go on his quest.
Call to Adventure
300
What does King Sibi sacrifice to the hawk?
Himself/ his life
300
What weapon does Sundiata use to kill Sassouma?
an arrow tipped with a magic rooster's claw
300
How did Ravana get the scar on his back?
He attached elephant gods and they stabbed him in the back with one of their tusks.
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The name for the archetype for the Mahabharata, Sundiata and Ramayana.
The Hero's Journey
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The point right after the hero is called to action.
Proof of Worthiness
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What role do the gods play in King Sibi's situation?
they test his character
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What is Sundiata's EPIC conflict?
defeating Soumaoro
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Rama's "call to adventure"
his wife, Sita, is kidnapped
500
The term for when the hero must go from his home into unfamiliar territory.
Crossing the Threshold
500
The term for when the hero returns with his new found knowledge and strength (one word)
Elixir
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What is the moral taught by Sibi's sacrifice?
All life is equal.
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What is the theme learned from Sundiata?
Though one's beginnings may be unimpressive, great things can still come from that person
500
Why was Rama unhappy even after he defeated Ravana?
He thought that he had shot him while his back was turned/unfairly.