K. Dickson
The Pattern of the Hero

For a more comprehensive chart, click here.
For Joseph Campbell's "monomyth," click here.

BIRTH	Mixed Status	divine + human parents
CHILDHOOD	Signs of Election Separation Education	superior abilities in childhood/at puberty removal from family due to threat mysterious teacher
DEPARTURE	Call to Adventure The Sidekick Journey Exploits Encounters	desire for glory/mission double unexplored terrain monsters young woman/old woman/old man
RETURN / DEATH	Failure Reconciliation Death of Hero	death of sidekick bond with others hero's death
MEMORIALIZATION	Myths & Rituals	center around which community unites