Joseph CampbellA hero ventures forth from the worldof common day into a region ofsupernatural wonder. Fabulous forcesare there encountered and a decisivevictory is won.
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In a world where men are consumed by greed and hatred, men of valour go forth to battle against these forces. They do not fear the consequences of their actions. They are not afraid to stand alone in the face of the unknown. They know that no matter what happens, they will win because they can see the truth of the situation.
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