13 characteristics of an epic hero – Flashcards
Flashcard maker : Rosa Sloan
First characteristicExcels in skill, strength, and courage
Second characteristicSuccedes in war and adventure
Third characteristicValues honor and glory
Fourth characteristicUsually has a guide
Fifth characteristicBattles demons or monsters
Sixth characteristicIs generous to his followers but ruthless to enemies
Seventh characteristicIs a man of action
Eighth characteristicAccepts challenges and sometimes invites problems
Ninth characteristicSometimes make rash decisions and takes unnecessary risks
Tenth characteristicMeets monsters and temptations
Eleventh characteristicEncounters women who tempt him
Twelfth characteristicDescends into darkness (often the underworld)
Thirteenth characteristicAchieves his goal
