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From zero to hero, as the song in the Disney movie says, perfectly sums up Hercules' journey towards proving himself a hero. From being an outcast, a farm boy living in the outskirts of town, he took three chunks of steps that transformed him into this famous, masculine, face of the merch, son of Zeus: the young hero, Hercules. What Disney showed us, however, is not just a story of a random would-be-hero; it is a journey of all heroes we look up to. The great thing is, mythologist, Joseph Campbell, presented a formula for us to understand our heroes (not the persons, but the archetypes) in depth. Departure + Initiation + Return = The Hero's Journey All these three were steps took by Hercules himself. It started with him leaving his town to know who he truly is, after 18 years of trying to fit in with ordinary people of his age; after making scenes after scenes showcasing his super strength. He bid goodbye to the parents who raised him, pursuing the answers to his "whys&

          In reading the unsettlingly lengthy epic poem written by Hesiod, one thing I could not miss (or myth!) is the recurring themes of violence and power.      Theogony literally means the “birth or genealogy of the gods," so there's nothing to expect but the life of Greek gods and goddesses unfolding before our eyes, at least in a didactic poem. Composed around 700BCE, making it one of the earliest texts of Greek mythology along with "The Illiad" and of course, "The Odyssey" both by Homer.      This epic poem, a combination of genealogy and history, narrates stories of the first Greek gods and their many descendants. It got everything covered down to the last detail of appearances, names in order, scenes of love, birth, and rebirth, death, war, and chaos.      Theogony is important, not just because it's one of the oldest surviving texts of ancient Greece, but it also provides a picture of the Greek literature and reflections of their religious

Let us first Introduce the author. Hesiod, Greek Hesiodos, Latin Hesiodus, (prospered c. 700 BC), one of the most punctual Greek artists, regularly called the “father of Greek didactic poetry.” Two of his complete epics have survived, the Theogony, relating the myths of the divine beings, and the Works and Days, portraying laborer life. I find Theogony very similar to the Elites and the ruling class. Maybe just because of so much power they hold and how they live. I think there is one concept or theme that is familiar with the ruling class which is incest. This has been a very familiar topic among the recent series that people have been binge-watching even since the Pandemic hasn't started. Namely, Game of Thrones and Elite. One of the houses in Game of Thrones has full of it. I am sure GoT Fans will surely know who they are. The House Targaryen is known for  "incest"  for they try to keep their bloodline pure. Although it is not considered incest in the culture that was

 - Reflection written by Princess Jane A. Segovia What does it take to be a hero? Can an individual be born for heroic deeds or is it a decision anyone can make? Who will decide if one is fit to be a hero; the gods or themselves? According to the American Professor John Campbell, there is such a thing referred to as monomyth or a universal structure of myths and stories all over the world. This structure follows a certain flow of the story where the hero undergoes different trial and meets various individuals that would contribute to his transformation in becoming a praise-worthy hero. What does it take to be a hero?  The steps are as follows:    1. The Ordinary World - this is where the world the hero has been living in is introduced and established for the readers / viewers. This includes his normal day-to-day routine. 2. The Call to Adventure - this refers to the transition of the hero from the ordinary world he is used to towards the new, special world he will be exploring.  3. Cro

 Heroes don't always come perfectly like how it is perceived by people. Just like Hercules who might choose the virtuous path over the easier one but based on the mythology he was given life because of the cheating of Zeus. He proved himself through many things. Hunting a Lion for 50 days and even winning a war through the blessing of Athena. A hero's journey would always come with obstacles from questioning his virtuous to take the easy path or even physical challenges where it might feel that a thing is much stronger than them and that is where we can relate as human beings.   We are not perfect as well. Some things make us feel weak, in different aspects of our lives. This situation makes us question ourselves and our capabilities. Even referring back to what we think defines us. Just like Hercules where he is brought to the world through a "mistake" made by Zeus but at the end of the day that doesn't define his worth as a demi-god or let's just say it does

  The Hercules in us                     From a clueless mortal to a genuine hero. Indeed, the story of how Hercules, a boy simply trying to find the place where he belongs to turned out to be a great hero is truly amusing. Going from a boy just trying to fit in, to a hero that everyone adores, who wouldn't want the same adventure and story as that? It wouldn't be a surprise if anyone aspires to have the same fate as this mighty hero, Hercules. However, aren't all of us already a hero on our own?                           Just like any hero has ever been, didn't we also had to leave our safe places and comfort zones to indulge into a new adventure? to find our purpose? It may not be the kind of adventure we could picture. It may not be the type of adventures that are told as tales but we did had or will have to leave our safe places and risk things to face obstacles that will lead us to the point of our life that we desire.                               Just like Hercul