The document discusses the archetypal hero pattern. It describes an archetypal hero as a character that embodies common qualities and experiences seen in most heroic figures from mythology and stories around the world. It then lists and provides examples of five common archetypal patterns seen in heroes: the hero faces tests and trials to build skills, may have an unusual birth involving danger or royalty, must cross a threshold on a journey of discovery, engages in an climactic battle, and possesses supernatural abilities.