Saturday, September 15, 2012

Heroic Archetypes



The Innocent:  Percivale is the innocent because when they found him he was only 15 and had never been outside his home.  He tries to fight the Red Knight without any help or training.

The Orphan:  King Arthur is the orphan because he didn't know his mother or father.

The Warrior:  Sir Galahad is the warrior because he sought to win at all battles, and chose his battles wisely with courage and discipline.

The Loyal Retainers:  The knights of the Round Table are the loyal retainers of King Arthur.  They protected Arthur and brought him fame.

Black Goddess:  Lady Morgana le Fay is the Black Godess.  She is beautiful but she tries to destroy King Arthur.

White Godess:  Guinevere is the White Godess.  She is a good and beautiful lady and seen as an ideal marriage partner.

Earth Mother:  the Lady of the Lake is the Earth Mother.  She provides protection for King Arthur in the form of Excalibur.

The Magician:  Merlin is the magician.  He is able to predict events and cast spells.

The Sage:  Lady Nimue is the Sage.  She guides King Arthur in his quests.

The Shadow:  Mordred is the Shadow.  King Arthur has to fight Mordred in the last battle.  He is also the other side of King Arthur's personality.



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