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The Hero's Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology #25 Instructional VideoThe Hero's Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology #25 Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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Media Length
13:20
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Duration
15 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2017
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The Hero's Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology #25

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How did the cluster of stars known as the Pleiades get the nickname The Seven Sisters? The 25th video in the Crash Course World Mythology series has the answer! Viewers explore mythological heroes and learn about Joseph Campbell's theory of the monomyth.

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Concepts

myths, mythology, heroes, mythological characters

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals keep a list of some of the common traits of mythological heroes 
  • Ask groups to discuss how modern superheroes compare to mythical heroes 

Classroom Considerations

  • Fast-paced and packed with lots of information 
  • Includes some violent content
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Helpful images and infographics make the video memorable
  • Energetic, captivating narration 

Cons

  • None

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