This Way to the Stars: A History of the Hero

Heroes. They have been with us since the beginning. Their stories shaped our ancestors. Their journeys tell timeless truths about the fundamental nature of being. And their myths have always moved us—pointing us toward what it means to be good and live well. By spending time with them, we are ennobled. By studying their way, we see how we might join this invisible community of those dedicated to the True, Good, and Beautiful. In A History of the Hero , Huisman first outlines the Hero’s Way—a model of adventure and transformation running through hero myths that individuals can use as a map for self-development. Huisman then traces the development of the Western ideal through the stories of the Ancient and Medieval Worlds. We follow Gilgamesh on his search for immortality, Odysseus through the high seas, Aeneas out of a fallen Troy, David confronting Goliath, the Knights of the Roundtable on their quest for the Holy Grail, and many more. Rooted in a retelling true to the original sources, Huisman’s book is both a reference book for scholars of all ages and a tool for anyone seeking the transcendent. Where better to learn of the Light than from those closest to it? This way, to the stars. Ad lucem. —- ISBN: 9798989343201