Death-Crucifixion: Symbolic Representations in Heroes' Journeys PDF

Death- crucifix the cross and the x here are symbolic as they always have been of the heroes crossing from one sphere of existence to another Descent into the underworld- a symbol of the energies of our society, the locomotive wanders among classical forms. Resurrection and rebirth-spiraling out of...

Death- crucifix the cross and the x here are symbolic as they always have been of the heroes crossing from one sphere of existence to another Descent into the underworld- a symbol of the energies of our society, the locomotive wanders among classical forms. Resurrection and rebirth-spiraling out of the crescent moon usually a female symbol Ascension apotheosis and atonement- mandala general symmetry a sense of strangely meaningful connection and upward movement types of heroes Hero- mighty warrior who is often the son of god Hero(2) main character of the story Anti hero-main character who is flawed Tragic hero- main character of a tragedy Byronic hero- Rebellious main who has troubled 1. seperation- the first section of story it has symbolic echo of infant transition away from the mother The call of adventure Refusal of the call Supernatural aid Crossing of the first threshold belly of the whale 2. Initiation-main part of story hero is initiated into true heroic stature by trials and rites Road and trials The meeting with the goddess Woman as temptress. Atonement with the father Apotheosis The ultimate boon 3. Return-after initiation the hero can cleansed and return in triumph to deserve recognition. Refusal of return Magic flight Rescue from without Crossing of the return threshold Master of the two worlds Freedom to live 8 steps of formulation Miraculous conception and birth the modern great mother Initiation of the hero child-the sense of wonder and of initiation into mysterious realities Withdrawal from family or community for meditation and preparation in this modern Angelus the contemplarative in isolation like a hero of old in his stage of withdrawal to cave Trial and quest picasos guenica convey as forcefully as the story of the labors of Hercules or the trials of the Budda the heroic agon and adventure. 8Folds Right Concentration Right Understanding Right Thoughts Right Speech Right action Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness 4 noble The truth of suffering The truth cause of suffering The truth to end of suffering The truth path to end of suffering 5 PILARS Shahada- Faith Salat- prayer Sawn- fasting Zakat- charity Hijj- Pilgrimage Stages of mythology Paleolitic- noman's Neolitic-Agriculture Modernization- fire New world religions set of beliefs and practices polytheistic - believe in many dieties Monotheistic-- believe in 1 dieties 6 major religious Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama - Enlightenment Christianity Jesus of Nazareth - Jesus only son of god Hinduism souls continue to reborn Islamic- Muhammad Proppet -x one god must follow Juddism- Abraham - serve acc to teaching Sikkhism- Guru Nanak - serve god to achieve union. 7 sacraments Baptism Confirmation penance eucharist matrimony holy orders anointing sick Church Inc- Felix Manalo Christianity Jesus of Nazareth Buddhism - Siddhartha Gautama Protestan- Martin Luther Aligapayan Gregorio Aligapayan Baptist - Roger William 10 Commandments 1. You shall have no other gods before Me. 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol or worship any graven image. 3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. 4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 5. Honor your father and your mother. 6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10. You shall not covet your neighbor's house, wife, or belongings.