Teaching Mythology

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Teaching Mythology

Teaching Mythology is a podcast for teachers who want to explore the meanings and applications of myths through a modern-day lens.

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    018: The Return of the Hero - The Heroic Journey - Part 3

    Today we are discussing the final stages of the Hero's Journey and illustrating each stage with examples from popular films like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings. Next I'll describe how to teach these concepts in a classroom setting, including the use of movies like Disney's Hercules and Willow to help students identify the stages of the Heroic Journey. The Heroic Journey has universal appeal in teaching shared human experiences and connections across cultures.Looking for ma...

    14 min

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    017: The Road of Trials: Exploring the Hero's Journey - Part 2

    In this episode, we continue exploring the Hero's Journey in Part Two, focusing on the Initiation or Road of Trials. Using examples from popular stories like Harry Potter and Star Wars, the episode discusses various stages of the initiation. Each stage is analyzed, providing insights into how these events shape the hero and prepare them for their ultimate quest.Want to teach the Heroic Journey to your classes? Check out the ppt I use here.______I've made this Google Doc of How I Map out...

    16 min

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    016: The Heroic Journey: Understanding Joseph Campbell's Monomyth Through Iconic Pop Culture - Part 1

    After a two-year hiatus, I'm back discussing Joseph Campbell's Monomyth or Heroic Journey. Diving into this narrative archetype used in storytelling worldwide, I'll use examples from 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter' to illustrate the stages of this journey, including the departure, initiation, and return. This episode covers the first act, elaborating on the hero's separation from their known world, the call to adventure, doubts and fears, mentorship, talismans, allies, and crossing the t...

    15 min
  4. 015: Christmas Stories From Around the World

    07/12/2021

    015: Christmas Stories From Around the World

    Our Christmas and holiday traditions are steeped in centuries-old traditions and folktales that date back to the pagan era. In this episode, I will retell and discuss 11 different witches, , grandmothers, trickster boys and old me, and goddesses from mythology that all relate to the winter solstice and winter holiday traditions.Here is who I will be talking about in brief (you can use the chapter markers to jump to the one you really want to hear).Greek Mythology - ChioneNorse Mythology...

    33 min

  5. 01/12/2021

    014: The Truth About the Greek Underworld

    Take a walk with me through the Greek Underworld, past the river Styx, through the gates of Hades as we explore the Elysian Fields and Tartarus. What you may think the Underworld is like, is probably not really how it is. I also share my favorite assignment to do with my students to help them explore the Underworld - students create their own map of the Underworld as they read descriptions of it.You can check out the Map of the Underworld Project here.Read the transcript HERE_____...

    23 min
  6. 013: The Origin of Seasons According to Greek Mythology (and happy Fall Equinox!)

    22/09/2021

    013: The Origin of Seasons According to Greek Mythology (and happy Fall Equinox!)

    According to the Greeks, we have seasons thanks to Demeter, Persephone, and Hades. But you may not know that the myth of seasons is really a myth about life, death, and rebirth. It is also one of the greatest love stories in Greek Mythology. It is a story about the love of a mother for her daughter and the love between Persephone and Hades. Don't believe me? Take a listen.Read the transcript HERE________________________________________________________________I've...

    17 min
  7. 012: Can We Cheat Death? A Lesson from Sisyphus.

    13/09/2021

    012: Can We Cheat Death? A Lesson from Sisyphus.

    It seems as though every culture or mythological system has death myths. The preoccupation with the afterlife is something that has transferred very quickly into our modern world. We see it with the never-ending pursuit of that youthful glow. In Ancient Greece, Sisyphus's obsession over not dying led him to trick Gods, force his wife to not bury him, and negotiating with the goddess Persephone. He was able to trick death two times, but the third time was his failure.&n...

    15 min
  8. 011: Should We Censor the Myths?

    04/09/2021

    011: Should We Censor the Myths?

    This is a serious episode today - more serious than I originally intended when I planned it. Today, I'm going to talk about whether or not we should censor mythology and things you should consider when choosing what myths to teach in your classroom.I've made this Google Doc of How I Map out My Year of Mythology to help you. In it, I have links to resources, website, and myths. This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, ...

    14 min
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Teaching Mythology is a podcast for teachers who want to explore the meanings and applications of myths through a modern-day lens.

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  • Création
    Lesli | Education is Powerful
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    18
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    © 2024 Teaching Mythology
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