Heroic tradition in literature Heroism cannot be discussed detached from a hero. ... Joseph Campbell in his book, The Hero With A Thousand Faces, traced the images of heroes throughout the world of vast mythologies, legends religious texts and literature examining their various "faces". ... While on an "inward" quest the mythological hero displays courage in accepting the "call" to venture on a journey, bravery in his confrontation with the darker side of human nature. ... And, "it is from Classical (Greek and Roman) mythology that the Western literal tradition evolved (Biral 2002). ...

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