Desire for Adventure

Definition

Desire for adventure refers to an intrinsic motivation that drives individuals or groups to explore new territories or experiences beyond their familiar environment.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a video game where you have already mastered all levels in your current setting. You'd naturally want new challenges so you might seek out expansions or sequels for more adventures - that's similar to historical figures who had a desire for adventure; they wanted more than what was available in their known world.

Related terms

Exploration Age: A period in history marked by European exploration globally due largely driven by desire for adventure along with other factors like trade opportunities.

Risk-taking behavior: Actions that potentially expose an individual to harm but also offer potential rewards – much like the risks and rewards faced by adventurers.

Curiosity: A strong desire to know or learn something. This is often a driving force behind the desire for adventure.