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Researchers have studied global myths, legends, and religions, uncovering striking similarities despite cultural isolation. They identified that stories passed down through generations often share basic elements known as archetypes. An archetype represents a recurring character, action, or situation that serves as a prototype for human experiences, evident in literature and storytelling. Common archetypal themes include quests, initiations, and the battle against evil, forming a foundation for understanding the shared narratives that connect humanity across time and geography.
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Introduction • Researchers have been able to collect and compare myths, legends, and religions of cultures from all around the world. • They discovered that for centuries, people who had NO contact with each other had passed down stories through generations that were similar to the stories of other cultures. • The basic elements of these stories are called ARCHETYPES.
What is an archetype? • A character, action, or situation that is a prototype (or pattern) of human life generally • A situation that occurs over and over again in literature • Quest • Initiation • Attempt to overcome evil
