4. The presence of numerous mythical beings, magical and helpful animals, and human helpers and companions. 5. The hero’s travels take him to a supernatural world, often one that normal human beings are barred from entering. 6. The cycle must reach a low point where the hero nearly gives up his quest or appears defeated. 7. A resurrection. 8. Restitution: Often this takes the form of the hero regaining his rightful place on the throne THE MODERN-DAY EPIC HERO CYCLE The Epic Hero Cycle, while an ancient concept, continues in literature, both written and visual, today. The following is a list of epic hero films that follow the epic hero cycle. This is by no means an all encompassing list, so if you come up with another film title that you want to use, please see me. Aliens Series* Avatar Brave Braveheart* The Dark Knight Trilogy Finding Nemo Forrest Gump Gladiator* Harry Potter Series The Hunger Games Indiana Jones Series Ironman Trilogy The Lion King
4. The presence of numerous mythical beings, magical and helpful animals, and human helpers and companions. 5. The hero’s travels take him to a supernatural world, often one that normal human beings are barred from entering. 6. The cycle must reach a low point where the hero nearly gives up his quest or appears defeated. 7. A resurrection. 8. Restitution: Often this takes the form of the hero regaining his rightful place on the throne THE MODERN-DAY EPIC HERO CYCLE The Epic Hero Cycle, while an ancient concept, continues in literature, both written and visual, today. The following is a list of epic hero films that follow the epic hero cycle. This is by no means an all encompassing list, so if you come up with another film title that you want to use, please see me. Aliens Series* Avatar Brave Braveheart* The Dark Knight Trilogy Finding Nemo Forrest Gump Gladiator* Harry Potter Series The Hunger Games Indiana Jones Series Ironman Trilogy The Lion King
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