Story Archetypes

Creation Myths

Stories of cosmic origins, the birth of the universe, gods, and humanity. These narratives explore the fundamental question of existence and order emerging from chaos.

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Flood/Deluge Myths

Universal narratives of catastrophic floods sent to cleanse or reset creation. Found across cultures, these stories often feature divine judgment, survival, and renewal.

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Dying and Rising God

Deities who experience death and resurrection, symbolizing seasonal cycles, agricultural renewal, and the promise of rebirth and transformation.

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Hero's Journey

The monomyth of the hero who ventures forth, faces trials, achieves victory, and returns transformed. The quintessential pattern of personal transformation and adventure.

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Divine Combat Myth

Epic battles between gods and primordial forces of chaos. These narratives establish cosmic order through conflict and the triumph of civilization over chaos.

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Fall from Grace

Stories of paradise lost, the transition from an ideal state to a flawed existence. These narratives explore the origins of suffering, mortality, and human limitation.

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