RLST 4340 - The Hero's Journey

Institution:

University of Colorado Denver

Subject:

Religious Studies

Description:

The myth of the hero’s journey serves as a metaphor for the vicissitudes life puts each of US through. The hero or hera represents the ego-self who undertakes the journey–a grand adventure into the realm of the unknown–to seek the treasure. He or she is greatly transformed by the process, ultimately into the great self, who wins the boon to share with all humanity. Versions of the story are found all over the world, such as in the sagas of Gilgamesh, Odysseus, Psyche, King Arthur, Dorothy of Oz, and Luke Skywalker from a galaxy far, far, away. Cross listed with ENGL 3530.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucdenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-5600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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