Deep Talks | Cultural Theology with Paul Anleitner

Metamodernism, Part 3 | The Metamodern Hero’s Journey

Sep 18, 2023

Explore the hero's journey within metamodern storytelling using examples from myths like Homer's Illiad, movies like Star Wars, and Spider-Verse. Uncover the significance of diverse perspectives in hero narratives and the role of flawed mentors in guiding heroes. Delve into the universal aspects of storytelling across cultures.

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The hero's journey structure remains relevant in metamodern storytelling, blending sincerity with irony and confronting universal themes.

Joseph Campbell's influence on modern storytelling highlights the enduring appeal of hero narratives across cultures.

Miles Morales in Spider-Verse exemplifies the metamodern hero's journey by overcoming challenges, confronting father figures, and returning with wisdom.

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The Structure of the Hero's Journey

The hero's journey begins in a familiar world, followed by a call to adventure and assistance from a mystical aid. Threshold guardians test the hero's commitment. Crossing the threshold, the hero grows with a mentor, faces challenges, and reaches the Abyss for transformation. The Abyss marks death and rebirth, leading the hero to confront a father figure in Atonement.

Introduction

2min

Unveiling the Hero's Journey through Myth and Modern Stories

23min

Exploring Metamodernism Through Spider-Verse and Star Wars

16min

Exploring Self-Referential Self-Awareness in Metamodernism and Religious Contexts

3min

Heroic Diversity: Miles Morales in Spider-Verse Movies

8min

Peter B. Parker: A Flawed Mentor

8min

Exploring the Universal Story Across Cultures

3min

Can Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey" happen within metamodern storytelling?

In today's episode, I help you understand how the structure of great myths like Homer's Illiad and The Odyssey, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars can still exist within the emerging metamodern storytelling aesthetic.

We'll explore how the critically acclaimed animated "Spider-verse" movies (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse & Across the Spider-Verse) give us a brilliant example of a metamodern hero's journey.

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