Father and Son Tiffs

In Greek mythology Zeus fought his father Cronos for control of the earth. I believe that fathers and sons fight for power in these stories because of the phycological thing in boys that makes them want to out do their fathers and get with their mothers. I also think that the fathers in the stories don't want to give up their power to their sons because the think that their way is the only way and their sons would mess up every thing they have accomplished.

Disney Archetype

There are quite a few archetypes in the movie Bambi that I was able to think of. Bambi's father would be the father figure in the story. His father could also be the wise old man but I think that the owl is more suited to be the wise old man. Feline is the maiden of the story because Bambi is the hero and falls in love with her. His mother is the earth mother because she takes him out into the world and nurtures him. I think  that the hunters are the anti hero because they try to kill the animals and succeed in killing Bambi's mother. The crows that come when the hunters are near are the tricksters because they alert the animals of the hunters presence. Finally the fire started by the hunters would be  a monster in the movie.

Urban Myths

One dark cloudy day a long time ago, an old cowboy made his way to the corrals and picked his favorite grulla gelding. After saddling the horse and strapping on his scabbard the two rode out to check cattle on a section some miles north of the ranch house. On his way he dismounted on a hill for a rest. All at once a chilling wind picked up and a shiver raced down his spine. He turned to the west and a bolt of fear shot through him.  In that instance a massive herd of red eyed corrientes thundered across the skies, and headed up a cloudy drainage. Their brands were flaming, and they shook and threw up their black shiny horns . In shock he stood there watching them run on when at once a number of riders tore passed him after the run away herd.  The riders were miserable frail looking souls soaked in sweat and caked in dust. Their horses frothed at the mouth and panted from being pushed to their limits. One of these riders called his name in a raspy haunting voice and came to a halt near the cowboy and said. "If you want to save your soul from hell and riding our range,  change your ways today or with us you will ride trying to catch the devils herd across these endless skies."With that the rider spurred his horse and rode on after the others. The cowboy took off his hat and wiped his eyes dry with his sleeve, his heart was in his throat and his knees were weak. That moment on he vowed to change his ways hoping he could avoid the fate of the damned cowman who had warned him.