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Floods in the Ancient Near East: Crash Course World Mythology #16

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What do floods signify in ancient mythology? Pupils explore the topic of flooding with the 16th installment in the Crash Course World Mythology video series. Scholars analyze the Epic of Gilgamesh, Noah's Ark, and a Zoroastrian flood story.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have students research the similarities and differences among various flood myths
  • Ask small groups to use recycled materials to build a 3-D replica of Utnapishtim's boat
Classroom Considerations
  • Narration moves very fast
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Lively and engaging content
  • Includes useful pictures and animations
Cons
  • None