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A wendigo is a man-eating, yellow-eyed ogre from Canadian folklore that puts all other monsters to shame. Viewers discover the terrifying creature, and many others, in the 36th video of the 41-part Crash Course World Mythology series. Scholars also explore the pattern of heroes versus monsters in myth to help tie it all together.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have small groups discuss the differences between monsters and magical creatures
- Invite partners to draw pictures and write descriptions of their own mythological creatures
Classroom Considerations
- Has some minor violence and scary content
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Lots of humor keeps it interesting
- Includes animations that reinforce storytelling
Cons
- None