What could a hero do in a world without monsters?
After reading the Introduction to Classical Mythology, what really stand out to me is the part which talking about the role of mythical monster vs hero in many mythology. I think it is true that without monsters, there wouldn't be heroes. Monsters are imagined, created and embedded into stories to give the hero his meed of glory. Monsters, in many stories, chase after innocent beautiful youth woman and likely there were almost no chance that she won't be rescued by a brave muscular man and ended with a happy ending. People always think of monsters as inhuman creatures, fear and terror. On the other hand, heroes are usually men; they have to be strong and brave to fight off the monster and save innocent people and to be admired for their achievements. Monsters are meant to be bad but they definitely bring in the entertainment and pleasure the readers. Without them, who will the hero fight and what will they do?
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