Myths are defined as metaphorical and symbolic stories that are passed down through generations and reveal elemental truths about humanity. Often found within these stories are heroes. A hero is an extraordinary individual who ventures out into the unknown “to recover what has been lost or to discover some life-giving elixir” (Campbell 152), a journey known as a monomyth. They are extraordinary in the way they possess qualities that an average human being does not. In ancient and contemporary culture alike, heroes show bravery and courage by protecting society and imparting “new knowledge” (217) on everyone. In mythology, heroes are a reflection of our yearning for self-knowledge. In order to be a hero and find ourselves, we must first lose
