This document outlines Joseph Campbell's model of the hero's journey monomyth as seen in stories like Star Wars, The Matrix, and Beowulf. It describes the three main parts of the journey - Departure, Initiation, and Return. Departure involves leaving home, responding to a call to adventure, and facing obstacles. Initiation consists of trials, meeting mentors and temptations. Return is about refusing to come home, being rescued, and mastering both worlds. Common elements are two worlds, mentors, oracles, prophecies, and disguises. The hero leaves home, faces challenges, and returns transformed.