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Mythological Archetypes - TSV

Mythological archetypes are systematic classifications of narrative patterns, themes, and character traits that commonly appear in myths from around the world. Even mythologies that developed independently in different cultures and regions often share similar structures and elements, and these universal patterns are important subjects of study in comparative mythology and narratology. Research on mythological archetypes, including Jung's archetype theory and Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, has influenced many fields such as literature, psychology, and cultural anthropology.

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code	slug	name	description
aarne-thompson	aarne-thompson-type-index	Aarne-Thompson Type Index	An international indexing system for classifying folktales.
andromeda-type	andromeda-type-myth	Andromeda-type Myth	A myth type where a hero rescues a princess offered as sacrifice to a monster.
miraculous-birth	miraculous-birth-tale	Miraculous Birth Tale	Stories of heroes or deities born through extraordinary means.
animal-marriage	animal-marriage-tale	Animal Marriage Tale	Stories depicting marriage between humans and beings of different species.
golden-age	golden-age	Golden Age	The concept of an ideal era said to have existed at the beginning of human history.
task-marriage	task-marriage	Task Marriage	A narrative type where marriage is achieved by suitors completing difficult tasks.
conception-myth	conception-myth	Miraculous Conception Legend	Legends of conception through natural phenomena or divine power.
noble-exile	noble-exile-tale	Noble Exile Tale	Stories of nobly-born protagonists who return after a wandering journey.
archetype	archetype	Archetype	Universal patterns and symbols existing in the collective unconscious of humanity.
foundation-myth	foundation-myth	Foundation Myth	Myths explaining the origins of nations or ethnic groups.
flood-sibling-ancestor	flood-sibling-ancestor-myth	Flood-Type Sibling Ancestor Myth	Myths where siblings who survive a great flood become ancestors of humanity.
mortality-origin	mortality-origin	Origin of Mortality	Myths explaining why humans became mortal.
dying-rising-god	dying-and-rising-god	Dying-and-Rising God	A mythological archetype of deities who die and are resurrected.
virgin-birth	virgin-birth	Virgin Birth	A mythological motif of virgins conceiving without sexual intercourse.
sacred-sword	sacred-sword	Sacred Sword	Legendary swords possessing divine power.
world-tree	world-tree	World Tree	A giant tree connecting heaven and earth as the cosmic axis.
petrification	petrification	Petrification	A mythological motif of living beings turned to stone.
foundation-legend	foundation-legend	Foundation Legend	Myths explaining the establishment of cities or institutions.
creation-myth	creation-myth	Creation Myth	Myths explaining the origins of the world or humanity.
great-flood	great-flood	Great Flood	Myths of worldwide floods destroying or purifying humanity.
wealthy-man-legend	wealthy-man-legend	Wealthy Man Legend	Legends depicting the prosperity and downfall of wealthy men.
dema-deity	dema-deity	Dema Deity	Primordial beings whose death brings forth food plants.
reincarnation-tale	reincarnation-tale	Reincarnation Tale	Stories of rebirth as another being after death.
dragonslayer	dragonslayer	Dragonslayer	Stories of heroes who slay dragons or great serpents.
trickster	trickster	Trickster	Characters who deviate from social norms and achieve goals through cunning means.
rainbow-serpent	rainbow-serpent	Rainbow Serpent	A creator deity appearing in Australian Aboriginal mythology.
hainuwele-type	hainuwele-type-myth	Hainuwele-type Myth	Myths where food plants emerge from the body of a slain being.
swan-maiden	swan-maiden-legend	Swan Maiden Legend	Stories of men who hide a celestial maiden's feathered robe to marry her.
youngest-child-success	youngest-child-success-tale	Youngest Child Success Tale	Stories where the youngest child achieves success surpassing older siblings.
banana-type	banana-type-myth	Banana-type Myth	Myths explaining why humans became mortal instead of immortal.
demigod	demigod	Demigod	Beings born between gods and humans.
hero	hero	Hero	A person who accomplishes great deeds through extraordinary courage or ability.
heros-journey	heros-journey	Hero's Journey	A universal narrative structure where heroes transform through adventure.
comparative-mythology	comparative-mythology	Comparative Mythology	An academic field comparing myths across different cultures.
immortality	immortality	Immortality	The concept of eternal life without aging or death.
culture-hero	culture-hero	Culture Hero	Mythological beings who brought civilization or technology to humanity.
forbidden-gaze	forbidden-gaze-taboo	Forbidden Gaze Taboo	A narrative type where looking at forbidden things brings misfortune.
king-in-mountain	king-asleep-in-mountain	King Asleep in Mountain	A legendary king sleeping in a mountain who will awaken in times of crisis.
bowl-lending	bowl-lending-legend	Bowl-Lending Legend	Legends of curses from failing to return borrowed bowls from otherworldly beings.