Teaching Mythology

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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.

  1. 02/04/2024

    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 materials to teach the Heroic Journey in your class?   Heroic Journey PPTHeroic Journey ProjectSAVE by buying the bundle Time Stamps 00:00 Diving Into the Hero's Return: The Final Stages of the Heroic Journey 00:41 Refusal of the Return: Heroes' Reluctance to Go Back 01:15 Magic Flight and Pursuit: The Thrilling Escape 02:21 Rescue from Without: Unexpected Help in Dire Times 04:11 Crossing the Return Threshold: The Journey Home 04:53 Master of Two Worlds: Achieving Balance and Recognition 05:59 Freedom to Live: The Ultimate Victory 06:49 Applying the Heroic Journey in the Classroom 08:49 Encouraging Creative Exploration of the Heroic Journey 11:21 Integrating the Heroic Journey into Mythology Lessons 12:41 Conclusion: The Universal Appeal of the Heroic Journey ______ 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, write blog posts, and create products for teachers. Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons. I'd love to connect with you!  Join me over at ... InstagramFacebookTeaching Mythology Facebook GroupWebsiteCheck out my TPT StoreI'd also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on. Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.

    14min

  2. 11/02/2024

    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 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, write blog posts, and create products for teachers. Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons. I'd love to connect with you!  Join me over at ... InstagramFacebookTeaching Mythology Facebook GroupWebsiteCheck out my TPT StoreI'd also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on. Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.

    16min

  3. 26/01/2024

    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 threshold into the unknown. I will go over the stages of initiation and return in the upcoming episodes. 00:14 Introduction and Return to Podcasting 00:26 The Heroic Journey: An Overview 01:06 Understanding the Monomyth 02:02 The Ordinary World 03:58 The Call to Adventure 07:29 Mentors and Supernatural Aide 10:09 The Hero's Allies and Talisman 11:27 Crossing the Threshold: The Hero's Challenge 14:18 The Hero's Journey: A Personal Reflection ______ 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, write blog posts, and create products for teachers. Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons. To read the transcript, click HERE. I'd love to connect with you!  Join me over at ... Instagram Facebook Teaching Mythology Facebook Group Website Check out my TPT Store I'd also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on. Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.

    15min
  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 - Chione Norse Mythology - Skadi Roman Mythology - Strenua Bafana from Italy Gryla (and her Yule Lads and Yule Cat) from Scandinavia Olentzero from the Basque country Perchta from Bavaria - and the surrounding areas Nikolaus from Greece The Gray Mare from Wales  Krampus from Austro-Bavaria - the anti-Santa Claus Read the transcript HERE  ________________________________________________________________ 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, websites, and myths.  This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, write blog posts, and create products for teachers. Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons. I’d love to connect with you!  Join me over at … Instagram Facebook Teaching Mythology Facebook Group Website Check out my TPT Store I’d also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on. Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.

    33min

  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 ________________________________________________________________ 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, websites, and myths.  This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, write blog posts, and create products for teachers. Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons. I'd love to connect with you!  Join me over at ... Instagram Facebook Teaching Mythology Facebook Group Website Check out my TPT Store I'd also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on. Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.

    23min
  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 made this Google Doc of How I Map out My Year of Mythology to help you.  In it, I have links to resources, websites, and myths.  This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, write blog posts, and create products for teachers. Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons. I'd love to connect with you!  Join me over at ... Instagram Facebook Teaching Mythology Facebook Group Website Check out my TPT Store I'd also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on. Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.

    17min
  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.  As punishment, he is forced to roll an enchanted boulder up a hill for eternity.  It is his Sisyphean task. Join me as I give a summary of the myth of Sisyphus, talk about how I connected the myth to modern poetry, and question how I will greet death when he comes for me. 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, websites, and myths.  This is a living document, so I am continually adding to it as I find new things, record podcasts, write blog posts, and create products for teachers. Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons. Read the transcript HERE Links Mentioned Ancient Greece's Most Wanted Podcast Notes - to listen to with your students.  It retells the myth of Sisyphus. I'd love to connect with you!  Join me over at ... Instagram Facebook Teaching Mythology Facebook Group Website Check out my TPT Store I'd also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on. Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.

    15min
  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, write blog posts, and create products for teachers. Click here to get 3 Free Mythology Lessons. Read the transcript HERE I'd love to connect with you!  Join me over at ... Instagram Facebook Teaching Mythology Facebook Group Website Check out my TPT Store I'd also love to send you my FREEBIE and keep you updated on all the goings-on. Click HERE to get a free poster of the Greek God Family Tree.

    14min
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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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  • Criado por
    Lesli | Education is Powerful
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2024
  • Episódios
    18
  • Classificação
    Explícito
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    © 2024 Teaching Mythology
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    Teaching Mythology