Hero Worship: From Disciple to Archetypal
Published December 14, 2007
Everyone needs a hero in his or her life. Hopefully, yours is a neighbor or father or big sister. But if you’re having difficulty tracking down real flesh-and-blood inspiration, crack a book. Joseph Campbell believed the same hero wore a thousand faces, showing up over and over again in mythology throughout human history. That means there are innumerable heroes out there, just waiting for someone to turn their pages.
- Hero Worship: From Disciple to Archetypal
- Published: December 14, 2007
- Type: Opinion
- Section: Books
- Filed Under: Books: Philosophy, Books: Literature and Fiction, Books: Classics
- Writer: Friend Mouse
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Thank you. I haven't written much other than television show recaps lately - had to get some rusty brain-gears going again.
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Enjoyable, well-thought-out article--thanks.