The Monomyth and The Hero's Journey
조지프 캠벨의 단일신화론과 영웅의 여정
A monumental comparative mythology theory positing that all mythic narratives across world cultures share a single universal archetypal circular structure: Departure, Initiation, and Return.
| Field | Religious Studies · Literature & Literary Theory · Psychology |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Micro · Individual |
| Paradigm | Psychoanalysis Structuralism |
| Key figures | 👤 Joseph Campbell (조지프 캠벨) |
| Year | 1949 |
Key Claims
Joseph Campbell synthesized Jungian archetypes and cross-cultural folklore into the 17-stage Hero’s Journey. A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder, fabulous forces are encountered, and a decisive victory is won to bestow boons upon fellow humans.
Further Reading
- Campbell, J. (1949). The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Pantheon Books.
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