The demi-god Ma'ui in Disney's Moana is more than a charming character—he's actually based on an ancient mythical character. With the 31st installment in the Crash Course World Mythology series, viewers meet the hero from Oceania. Adventurers join Ma'ui on his heroic journey toward immortality—and it's not without its troubles! 

Concepts

myths, mythology, heroes, oceania, trickster tales, mythological characters

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Show clips of Moana and have students compare the mythical Ma'ui to the Disney character
• Invite small groups to discuss the differences and similarities between Ma'ui's tasks and those of Hercules

Classroom Considerations

• Fast-paced with lots of information

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Helpful graphics aid in understanding
  
• Narrated in a casual but informative way

Cons

• None