A study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest times. It takes in Greek Apollo, Maori and Jewish rites, the Buddha, Wotan, and the bothers Grimm's Frog-King.
Influenced by his study of Gestalt therapy, the performing arts, and his association with the renowned Mythologist Joseph Campbell, Paul Rebillot has created a dynamic new rite of passage for anyone experiencing personal challenge or al life transition. In The Hero's Journey, Rebillot explains why personal crisis can actually be a form of spiritual calling. Sharing intimate details about his own stormy search for meaning, which took him dangerously close to the edge and prompted his explanation into the healing process, Rebillot shows how, through the process of ritual, a spiritual emergency can be transformed into a rewarding and powerful exercise. Including a foreword by Stanislav Grof.
The Writer's Journey is an insider's guide to how master storytellers from Hitchcock to Spielberg have used mythic structure to create powerful stories. This new edition includes analyses of latest releases such as The Full Monty.
In a quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering forests, siblings Lily and Leo embark on an extraordinary journey fueled by their grandmother's enchanting tales. Their decision to explore the mysterious forest leads them into a world of magic and wonder, where they meet the guardian fairy Luna and accept a sacred quest to restore balance to the enchanted realms. Guided by Luna's wisdom and accompanied by mythical creatures, Lily and Leo brave trials and triumphs as they journey through the mystical forest. With unwavering courage and unity, they confront darkness itself in a final showdown, emerging victorious and returning home as heroes. Filled with themes of courage, friendship, and the power of imagination, "Lily and Leo's Enchanted Adventure" is a heartwarming tale that will inspire young readers to embark on their own journeys of discovery and dream of endless possibilities.
In the vein of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Number the Stars, this fusion of fairy tales, folklore, and World War II history eloquently illustrates the power of love and the inherent will to survive even in the darkest of times. In the land of dolls, there is magic. In the land of humans, there is war. Everywhere there is pain. But together there is hope. Karolina is a living doll whose king and queen have been overthrown. But when a strange wind spirits her away from the Land of the Dolls, she finds herself in Kraków, Poland, in the company of the Dollmaker, a man with an unusual power and a marked past. The Dollmaker has learned to keep to himself, but Karolina’s courageous and compassionate manner lead him to smile and to even befriend a violin-playing father and his daughter—that is, once the Dollmaker gets over the shock of realizing a doll is speaking to him. But their newfound happiness is dashed when Nazi soldiers descend upon Poland. Karolina and the Dollmaker quickly realize that their Jewish friends are in grave danger, and they are determined to help save them, no matter what the risks.
The country of Esavada is a large prosperous nation, but also one of danger. When the small town of Riverhead falls under such dangers, it is up to five outcasts to set aside their differences, band together, and save the town. Trinity, a human who's never stepped foot off her family's farm. Umrik, a drunk dwarf running from his demons. Sorn, a dark elf trying to survive in a world that despises him. Diris, an elf who feels that she's never belonged. And Blue, a mute and blind draconid with a dark secret. Will these five save Riverhead? Or will they fall in the face of a blood thirsty beast of ice and snow? Garrett Hallum's debut novel and the first in the epic Fantasy Adventure known as The Madcap Series. This story promises to be a thrilling journey that the reader won't forget for a very long time.
Winner of the Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction The remarkable tale of two young men during the Klondike Gold Rush, told through first-hand diaries, letters, and more—“excellent reading” for middle grade fans of The Call of the Wild and adventure stories (School Library Journal) As thousands head north in search of gold, Marshall Bond and Stanley Pearce join them, booking passage on a steamship bound for the Klondike goldfields. The journey is life threatening, but the two friends make it to Dawson City, in Canada, build a cabin, and meet Jack London—all the while searching for the ultimate reward: gold! A riveting, true, action-packed adventure, with their telegrams, diaries, and letters, as well as newspaper articles and photographs. An author’s note, timeline, bibliography, and further resources encourage readers to dig deeper into the Gold Rush era.
Rollicking travelogue, narrated by a woman who circled the globe three times during the 1920s and 30s by automobile, tells of encounters with the Siberian army, headhunters, bandits, and other colorful adventures.
Voytilla takes the mythic structure developed by Christopher Vogler in "The Writer's Journey" and applies this idea to 50 classic motion pictures. 100 original carts with mythic icons.