What symbols and patterns are associated with female deities? Scholars use the 13th video of 41 in the Crash Course World Mythology series to consider the mother goddess archetype in mythology. Pupils also learn about a common literary idea called the triple goddess.

Concepts

goddesses, mythology, myths, mythological characters, archetypes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners research some of the recurring archetypes in mythology, such as saviors and tricksters
• Invite small groups to discuss the similarities between stories about goddesses from around the world and throughout history
  

Classroom Considerations

• Refers to busty figurines (0:05) and makes a joke about pulsing sexual energy (7:48) 
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Helpful pictures and animations
• Cheerful, entertaining narration 

Cons

• None