The Monomythology of Buffy

[lostboy_lj]

I've been having lots of thoughts lately about the mythology of the Buffyverse, particularly in relation to Joseph Campbell's theory of the "monomyth" - a detectable pattern of the hero's journey that seems to crop up across many cultures and eras.  The theory holds that, when deconstructed, most stories about mythological and religious heroes

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[embers_log]

Wow, this is very impressive work. Would it be okay if I took it to Whedonesque to post there? I would understand if you would rather not go that 'public', and of course there is always the possibility that they wouldn't keep the post (I've posted things before that were taken down... but no harm, no foul.

[lostboy_lj]

Thanks for the nice compliment. :)

I'm actually a member of Whedonesque, too. I hadn't thought of posting it there, but now that you've mention it I might do so after getting some feedback here (i.e. I might end up wanting to swap in/out certain pictures or change the layout based on what my friends think).

[embers_log]

Actually Whedonesque has a firm rule against self posting (ie you can link your own blog in a comment, but you cannot post your own blog to the front page), so if you do decide you'd like it to be posted, it is better to have someone else put it up for you.

But of course you probably have a lot of friends to do that for you ;)

[lostboy_lj]

Haha... now that you mention it, I guess I don't really have any friends there (I barely even visit anymore). I completely forgot about the self-posting rule. So, I guess I'd want you to post it after all.

Still, I'm pretty set on getting feedback about this, first. It really might change, since I'm not certain about some of my choices.

Thanks again.

[embers_log]

no problem, just reply to me here when you are ready to get it posted, because I really think that a lot of people would love to look at this, and comment on it(!). It really looks beautiful (not to mention interesting).

[lostboy_lj]

One question: would you embed the picture or post a the link to the blog entry? The only reason I ask is because I think the image needs some explanatory text.

[embers_log]

oh I was thinking of linking the entire blog entry here at lj, because I agree that your comments about Campbell was very interesting and helpful....

[lostboy_lj]

Oh, okay! I wouldn't mind at all, then (after I can fix this up a little).

Thanks. :)

[embers_log]

cool... let me know when you're ready

[lostboy_lj]

Well, since I've already made a few changes and doesn't seem like going to get many more suggestions, I guess this thing is ready. Thanks again for linking this! :)

[embers_log]

I just linked it, hopefully it won't be removed for any reason.. I really think you did a beautiful job with this!

[lostboy_lj]

Cool, thanks!