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Archetypes

Learn about archetypes - the universal patterns found in myths and legends worldwide. Explore characters, journeys, and settings that transcend cultural boundaries, connecting humanity through shared narratives.

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Archetypes

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  1. Archetypes

  2. Introduction • Researchers have been able to collect and compare myths, legends, and religions of cultures from all around the world. • They discovered that for centuries, people who had NO contact with each other had passed down stories through generations that were similar to the stories of other cultures. • The basic elements of these stories are called ARCHETYPES.

  3. What is an archetype? • A character, action, or situation that is a prototype (or pattern) of human life generally • A situation that occurs over and over again in literature • Quest • Initiation • Attempt to overcome evil

  4. Archetypal Characters

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  7. Archetypal Characters

  8. Archetypal Settings

  9. Archetypal Journeys

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