The Hero's Journey

The Story of Heungbu and Nolbu

This classic Korean folktale tells the story of two brothers: the greedy and selfish Nolbu, and the kind-hearted but poor Heungbu. When Heungbu saves a swallow's life, he is rewarded with great fortune. Jealous Nolbu tries to replicate his brother's success but fails miserably due to his greed.

This interactive experience maps Heungbu's journey onto Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, a narrative pattern found in stories across cultures. Explore each stage to see how this Korean tale follows the universal monomyth structure.