Mythology/Plot Diagram
Creation Mythology
Creation Stories
Hero's Journey
Hero Stories
100

A key element that describes how myths are passed down from generation to generation through word of mouth.

What is oral tradition?

100

The correct translation for Ex Nihilo.

What is out of nothing?

100

An extraordinary character from Chinese mythology who is portrayed as a male god.

Who is Pan Gu?

100

The hero rejects their journey. They often dwell on reasons why they should remain at home.

What is Step 3: Refusal of the Call?

100

The original format of the Mulan story.

What is a poem? What is a ballad?

200

A key purpose that aims to give reason for natural events or occurrences within the world through mythology. 

What is explanation?

200

The correct definition for primordial.

What is before or at the beginning of time?

200

A god from Aztec mythology who created the human race.

Who is Quetzalcoatl?

200

The boundary between the life the hero has known before and the unknown challenges that await them. This is when the hero takes their first steps on the adventure. 

What is Step 5: Departure?

200

This is a characteristic highly valued by Chinese culture that Hua Mulan displays.

What is loyalty? What is family devotion?

300

The point in the plot where the setting, characters, and problem is introduced to the story.

What is exposition?

300

The three subjects explained in creation mythology.

What is humanity, the world, and the gods?

300

The father and god of war-spirited human beings. This god still fights with the god of all winds and storms to this day. He has conquered the rest of his brothers.

Who is Tu?

300

A wise figure within the journey that looks out for the hero, teaches them what they need to know, and gives them advice or guidance.

What is Step 4: Meeting the Mentor?

300

Mulan's goal in the original story.

What is a warrior's glory?

400

The point in a plot where the events of the story begins to escalate and the characters are attempting to solve the issue at hand.

What is rising action?

400

This common element is exemplified in the following quote:

"At last Pangu could stand at his full height and stretch his arms upward to their full length as he pushed his hands upward against the sky."

What is Cosmic Giant?

400

A group who greatly altered Aztec mythology due to religious reasons.

Who are the Spanish?

400

The hero has earned the right to be accepted back into their Ordinary World and share what they've learned on their journey.

What is Step 12: Return / New Life?

400

A sign for "Refusal of the Call" often seen in the Miles Morales: Spider-Man novel.

What is loss of self-confidence?

500

An example of this key element would be the setting of the Maori myth known as "Rangi and Papa".

What is an ancient or otherworldly setting?

500

This common element is exemplified in the following quote:


"The earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters."

What is Primordial Waters?

500

The method an Aztec god used to create the first race of human beings.

How do you mold humans from a mixture of Quetzalcoatl's blood and his father's bones?

500

The hero must accept that they've completed their journey and return home. A hero's success in the Special World may make it difficult to return.

What is Step 10: The Road Back?

500

This is the reason that Miles Morales believes he can't be a good person.

What is genetics?