Loki, the tricky trickster from Norse mythology, offers to build the gods of Asgard a massive wall to protect them against attacking giants and trolls. Loki's price was the hand of the goddess Freya in marriage and the sun and moon in the sky. Find out what happened in a short video that cautions against agreeing to trust a trickster. 

Concepts

myths, mythological characters, mythology, gods

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask viewers to research the links provided in the "Dig Deeper" section of the resource
• Have fans of the Marvel Comics Loki compare his adventures to those in the Norse myths

Classroom Considerations

• Young viewers might be more familiar with the Marvel Comics version of Loki and the character in the Avengers movies

Pros

• The resource offers a comprehension check, links to related materials, and a discussion format

Cons

• None