QUEST

Quest

In mythology and literature, a quest, a journey towards a goal, serves as a plot device and as a symbol. Quests appear in the folklore of every nation and also figure prominently in non-national cultures. In literature, the objects of quests require great exertion on the part of the hero, and the overcoming of many obstacles, typically including much travel. The aspect of travel also allows the storyteller to showcase exotic locations and cultures .

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quest

Noun

  1. A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.
  2. The act of seeking, or looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit.
  3. Request; desire; solicitation.
  4. A group of people making search or inquiry.
  5. Inquest; jury of inquest.

Verb

  1. To seek or pursue a goal; to undertake a mission or job.
  2. To search for; to examine.


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