"Hero with a thousand faces"

Hero with a thousand faces is a non-fiction book written 1949 by Joseph campbell, it describes the work of mythology and the use of the hero within these mythology stories.
 Since this book has been published Joseph Campbells work has been an influence to major film directors, one famous one would be by George Lucas in the stories of Star wars films. These influences also bridge over to Disney films where they have used Joseph Campbells work as an influences for Alladin, The lion king and Beauty and the beast.

"A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man."