Joseph Campbell's Monomyth

Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth, or "The Hero’s Journey," is a universal storytelling structure found in myths, movies, and literature across cultures. It describes a common pattern where a hero begins in their ordinary world, faces a series of challenges, receives guidance, and undergoes transformation. Key stages include the call to adventure, crossing into the unknown, facing trials, achieving a revelation or victory, and returning changed. This framework highlights how stories reflect universal human experiences of growth, self-discovery, and overcoming obstacles, resonating across diverse cultures and time periods.