What do Luke Skywalker, Simba, King Arthur, Moses, and William Wallace all have in common? – They are all archetypal heroes!!!

A reoccurring pattern of images, situations, or symbols found in the mythology, religion, art, and dreams of cultures around the world

Traits of the Archetypal Hero Unusual circumstances of birth Leaves family and lives with others Traumatic event leads to quest Special weapon Supernatural help Proves himself on a quest Journey and unhealable wound Atonement with father Spiritual apotheosis Unusual circumstances of birth Leaves family and lives with others Traumatic event leads to quest Special weapon Supernatural help Proves himself on a quest Journey and unhealable wound Atonement with father Spiritual apotheosis

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Raised away from his people Luke with aunt and uncle Simba with Timon and Pumba King Arthur with Merlin William Wallace with uncle Moses with Pharoah’s daughter

Traits of the Archetypal Hero Only the hero can wield his weapon Luke’s lightsaber Arthur’s Excalibur Moses’ staff Wallace’s sword Simba’s… claws

Hero performs feats while on a quest Luke blows up the Death Star and leads the Rebellion Arthur leads battles Moses performs miracles Simba contemplates his life Wallace leads his men against the British

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Traumatic Event Hero either redeems father’s evil deeds or reconciles with his father over wrongs done by the hero

Hero is rewarded spiritually at the end of his life

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What’s Your Message? Who are some other archetypal heroes? Identify as many as you can.

Traits of the Archetypal Hero