Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Hero with a Thousand Faces? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. According to Campbell, who is to blame for the creation of the Minotaur?
Minos.
Theseus.
Poseidon.
Pasiphae.
Q. Who used to be the interpreters of dreams in ancient cultures?
Leaders.
Common men.
Scouts and explorers.
Priests and shamans.
Q. How is the cycle of ancient myths best described?
A growth into permanent form.
An ascent and a descent.
A final undoing of older impulses.
A path burned across the land.
Q. Why would venturing into the unknown be so dangerous for ancient societies?
It removes the safety of the community.
It can ferment rebellion.
It would often go against the wishes of a leader.
It represents the loss of a valuable member of the culture.
Q. Early creation myths are dominated by images of
Fire and ash.
Monsters.
Unity slowly breaking into smaller pieces.
A slowly rising sun.