January 3rd, 20182579Typically in Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey (monomyth), the hero is called upon to embark on a life-altering quest. After accomplishing each feat of the journey--accepting the call, crossing the threshold, encountering the shadow presence (in Luke Skywalker's case; his aunt and uncle and the Tusken Raiders). Once the hero...
September 17th, 201735209How Deep Did George Lucas Go with the Hero’s Journey in Star Wars? -- A Guest Blog by Tomas Pueyo Much has been said about George Lucas and the Hero’s Journey. He discovered Joseph Campbell’s idea while the script for A New Hope and became instantly fascinated: so many elements of his movie fit in the Hero’s Journey framework!...
April 22nd, 2016383I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see... 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. - Amazing Grace Did you ever lose something of dear importance? Car keys when you are late, a child in a packed department store? We all have, to one degree or another. Then the friends mobilize...
February 18th, 20169561 Jay's Galactic Espressions Hero worship has existed since the beginning of humanity. In every time period, from before the Ancient Greeks to today, people have had heroes in their lives. The “Hero’s Journey” has been visited and re-visited countless times, but what about the relationship involved in the psychology of choosing...
