A few of these ancient myths include the stories of Kwasi Benefo an African Myth, Job from the Old Testament, and Gilgamesh from the Mesopotamian myths. ... The story of Job from the Old Testament was a purely a test of faith of Job. ... Job then ask forgiveness of God and was given twice the wealth as before and the ability to live to an old age. ... Kwasi Benefo is the definition of a modern type hero because he overcame a battle within himself. ... His travels consist of more a physical battle then that of a mental battle as in the two other stories, but they still all follow Joseph Campbe...

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It is not far-fetched to state that every generation since the Old Testament period has had an individual who has been exalted to that status. ... His shield also incorporated the image of Mother Mary inside it2, which he supposedly did because he would look into her eyes in times of battle in order to fend off fear.3 His courage and his faith was derived from both Mary and Christ's wounds on the cross, which further establishes his piety.4 Another example comes later on in the book after Sir Gawain left Camelot. ... "I was held back by mere trifles, the most paltry inanities, all my...

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