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by GamblersFallacy 3954 days ago
Important myths from around the world which have survived for thousands of years all share a fundamental structure, e.g. "The Hero with a Thousand Faces"

The general narrative of "entrepreneur" is singular, not plural. Entrepreneur folklore is the individual (hero) fighting against the collective (culture).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hero_with_a_Thousand_Faces

"The hero starts in the ordinary world, and receives a call to enter an unusual world of strange powers and events (a call to adventure). If the hero accepts the call to enter this strange world, the hero must face tasks and trials (a road of trials), and may have to face these trials alone, or may have assistance. At its most intense, the hero must survive a severe challenge, often with help earned along the journey. If the hero survives, the hero may achieve a great gift (the goal or "boon"), which often results in the discovery of important self-knowledge. The hero must then decide whether to return with this boon (the return to the ordinary world), often facing challenges on the return journey. If the hero is successful in returning, the boon or gift may be used to improve the world (the application of the boon)."

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I'm not sure myths can be trusted. I'm sure many people, when they think of Microsoft's founding, think of Bill Gates. And of Apple's, Steve Jobs. But neither were single founders.
The foremost function of mythology is to establish models for behavior, not historical accuracy.

Notice the hero worship surrounding founders who's business had a near death experience, e.g. Elon Musk and Steve Jobs.