Mythology & Folklore Legendary Tales: Unit 3 Activity 2

Step 1: Filling in the 12 Steps
For this activity, you will create a short poem using the model of the heroic monomyth. You may use either the modern 12-step Vogler structure, or you may use Campbell’s original model (if so, you only need to choose 12 of the 17 stages, though you can use more if you need to). For each step, compose a short poem at least two lines long that captures that stage. You may use any form of poetry you like; it doesn’t need to rhyme or keep perfect cadence, and you may mix and match the pace and rhythm (so some stages may use more or longer lines than others). You may find it inspiring to read parts of actual epic sagas!

Step 2: What to Submit
Your submission for this activity is an epic poem of your own design. Include a number or label for each section to indicate which stage of the hero’s journey those lines represent. You may supplement your poem with images or other media.