5. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Facing the Basilisk

The second installment of the Harry Potter series captures a quintessential man vs. myth moment: Harry battles a deadly basilisk, a creature straight from legend lurking in the Chamber of Secrets. What separates this narrative from those of legend, however, is how Harry's bravery comes through loyalty to friends rather than supernatural abilities. His victory over the basilisk with the help of Fawkes and the Sword of Gryffindor demonstrates well the power of courage and ingenuity in the context of mythical evil.
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Edited by Priscillah Mueni