Includes bibliographical references (p. [228]-229).
Contents:
Introduction: The hero's journey, mythic archetypes and biblical insights -- "The hero" and would-be heroes among us -- The call to join the battle against evil -- Crossing the threshold into the extraordinary -- Meeting with the mentor -- Sorting out allies from enemies -- Preparing for the ordeal in our battle against evil -- Tests, trials, tricksters and threshold guardians -- Knowing the villain and the nature of evil -- Unveiling shapeshifters in our fight against evil -- Fighting the ultimate battles -- Combating the shadow of our own dark nature -- Facing death, the final enemy -- Grand rescues, resurrection and redemption -- Beyond the bounds of time and power of prophecy -- Rewards and just deserts -- Epilogue: Return with the elixir.
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