A Myth in Which a Hero Undertakes a Dangerous Journey

question 38

Multiple Choice

A myth in which a hero undertakes a dangerous journey and returns successfully is an example of a:

• A) warrior tale.
• B) key scenario.
• C) instructive device.
• D) symbolic action.

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Definitions:

Adena

A prehistoric Native American culture that existed in the Ohio Valley area (United States) known for its burial mounds and earthworks.

Mississippian Cultures

Ancient North American civilizations known for constructing large earthen mounds and having complex societal structures, flourishing from around 800 CE to 1600 CE.

Burial and Temple Mounds

Earthen structures built by various Indigenous cultures of North America for ceremonial, burial, and religious purposes.

Chronology

In art history, the dating of art objects and buildings.