These myths are similar in that they use stories and folklore to explain common occurances that may or may not be understood by the cultures telling them. The african myths seem to be simpler, but they both give a sort of moral or deeper understanding than just "a guy went around and did things". In the greek myths, the tale is told in a sort of poetic form, not necessarily rhyming but following chapters and so many lines per paragraph and the african myths were just one big paragraph (web formatting perhaps?).2. The Dark Tower by Stephen King (actually 7 books but one big long tale) Separation or Departure1.      The Call to Adventure : Roland of Gilead is known as the last knight/gunslinger and is given a call to pursue and climb to the top the nexus of the universe symbolized by the Dark Tower. 2.      Refusal of the Call (the folly of the flight from the god): At first roland does not feel able to achieve the daunting task, and instead flees westward with his friends as he is too young to undertake the quest as well. 3.      Supernatural Aid : roland is assisted throughout the entire novel by various objects/texts/ and people. His biggest asset (although an enemy) is Marten Broadcloak who gives enlightening details throughout the entire story. 4.      The Crossing of the First Threshold: Rolands first threshold is his choice to sacrifice loved ones in the pursuit of his ultimate goal. 5.      The Belly of the Whale: after sacrificing his friends, roland contemplates whether or not he has damned his own soul in the pursuit of his "destiny".   The Trials and Victories of Initiation1.      The Road of Trials : throughout the entire series, roland conquers the low men, Blaine the Mono, illness and vampires along his entire trek. 2.      The Meeting with the Goddess : after defeating the crimson king, roland is tempted by an easy path he does not take. 3.      Woman as the Temptress : rolands mother offers an alternative life to the pursuit of the tower. 4.      Atonement with the Father: roland comes to grips and is exhonorated by his son when he is told "go then, there are other worlds than these"5.      Apotheosis : roland is given the key to the tower6.      The Ultimate Boon: roland begins his ascent and eventually climbs to the top of the tower. Return1.      Refusal of the Return : At first roland doesnt want to believe what he sees at the top2.      The Magic Flight ; he is sucked through the door and is forced to accept reality.3.      Rescue from Without : To save his own sanity, his mind is clensed4.      The Crossing of the Return Threshold : the story ends with the opening paragraph of the first book5.      Master of the Two Worlds : Roland is destined to repeat his quest6.      Freedom to Live: Roland realizes destiny is not set, and that with each passing of the wheel of time he is allowed to improve and adjust his decisions, giving hope that ultimatly there is salvation for him even though it may take ages to achieve.