1. Hero Mythology
Unusual conception,
birth or childhood
Enemies who make his life
difficult / dangerous
Allies while performing
the task / quest
Face difficulties due to
nature of quest / enemies
May conquer death
(escape through maze,
in and out of underworld)
Guaranteed success
due to qualities and allies
Prohibitions that are
bound to be broken at least once
e.g. mental, physical, sexual, spiritual
May have a special weapon
or item of clothing – usually
part of iconography