Joseph Campbell's A Hero with a Thousand Faces

Joseph Campbell's *The Hero with a Thousand Faces* explores the idea that many myths and stories from different cultures share a common structure called the "monomyth" or "hero's journey." This pattern involves stages like a hero leaving their ordinary world, facing challenges, gaining new insights, and returning transformed. Campbell suggests that these stories reflect universal human experiences and psychological truths, serving as symbolic guides for personal growth. The book highlights how diverse narratives across time and cultures reveal similar themes of adventure, transformation, and self-discovery.