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The mythology that shows up everywhere

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Greek, Norse and Egyptian myths show up everywhere, from films to brand names. Teach me the major gods, heroes and stories of each, and where they still appear today.

What you'll learn

15 chapters
  1. 1

    What Mythology Is and Why It Still Appears Everywhere

    • Define mythology in simple terms.
    • Recognize the difference between gods, heroes, monsters, and creation stories.
    • Understand why Greek, Norse, and Egyptian myths remain visible in modern culture.
    • Identify common places where mythological references appear today.
  2. 2

    Greek Myth Beginnings: Creation, Titans, and the Rise of Zeus

    • Describe the basic Greek creation story.
    • Identify the Titans and their place before the Olympian gods.
    • Explain how Zeus became ruler of the gods.
    • Recognize major names from the earliest Greek myths.
  3. 3

    The Greek Olympians and Their Realms

    • Name the major Olympian gods and goddesses.
    • Match major Greek deities with their main powers or domains.
    • Recognize the family importance of Mount Olympus in Greek myth.
    • Connect well-known divine symbols to the correct deity.
  4. 4

    Famous Greek Stories: Prometheus, Demeter and Persephone, and Pandora

    • Retell several central Greek myths in simple form.
    • Explain what these stories were used to account for or teach.
    • Recognize modern phrases and ideas that come from these myths.
    • Identify major characters in each story.
  5. 5

    Greek Heroes and Monsters: Heracles, Perseus, Theseus, and the Trojan World

    • Identify major Greek heroes and the deeds they are known for.
    • Recognize important Greek monsters and their stories.
    • Understand why the Trojan War became one of the most influential Greek story cycles.
    • Link common modern references to the correct hero or monster.
  6. 6

    Greek Mythology in the Modern World

    • Recognize major Greek myth references in modern language and culture.
    • Identify Greek myth names used in companies, planets, and arts.
    • Understand why Greek stories are adapted so often.
    • Practice connecting a modern reference to its original myth.
  7. 7

    Norse Myth Beginnings: The Cosmos, Yggdrasil, and the First Beings

    • Describe the basic Norse picture of the universe.
    • Identify the first beings and early events in Norse myth.
    • Explain the importance of Yggdrasil.
    • Recognize key terms used in Norse creation stories.
  8. 8

    The Norse Gods: Odin, Thor, Loki, Freyja, and More

    • Name the major Norse gods and goddesses.
    • Match major Norse deities to their best-known roles or symbols.
    • Recognize the difference between Aesir and Vanir at a basic level.
    • Identify the most famous objects linked with Norse gods.
  9. 9

    Key Norse Stories: Thor’s Adventures, Baldr’s Death, and Ragnarok

    • Retell the most widely referenced Norse myth stories.
    • Understand why Ragnarok is central to Norse mythology.
    • Recognize the emotional importance of Baldr’s death.
    • Identify major enemies and creatures in Norse end-times stories.
  10. 10

    Norse Mythology in the Modern World

    • Identify major modern uses of Norse myth names and symbols.
    • Distinguish between original Norse myths and popular modern adaptations.
    • Recognize Norse influence in weekdays, fantasy, comics, and games.
    • Connect major modern references to their mythic sources.
  11. 11

    Egyptian Myth Beginnings: Creation, Order, and the World of the Gods

    • Describe the basic ideas behind Egyptian creation myths.
    • Understand the importance of order and kingship in Egyptian belief.
    • Recognize the idea of Ma’at as balance and order.
    • Identify major creation-related gods and places.
  12. 12

    The Major Egyptian Gods: Ra, Isis, Osiris, Horus, Anubis, and Set

    • Name the major Egyptian gods and goddesses most often referenced today.
    • Match each major deity to a main role, symbol, or story.
    • Recognize common animal-headed imagery in Egyptian art.
    • Understand the importance of divine family relationships in Egyptian myth.
  13. 13

    Key Egyptian Stories: Osiris, Isis, Horus, and the Afterlife

    • Retell the central Osiris family story in basic form.
    • Explain why the afterlife mattered so much in Egyptian belief.
    • Recognize major afterlife images and ideas.
    • Identify how Egyptian myths connect kingship and justice.
  14. 14

    Egyptian Mythology in the Modern World

    • Recognize Egyptian myth references in modern entertainment, design, and symbols.
    • Identify the difference between historical myth and modern mummy stereotypes.
    • Connect famous Egyptian gods and symbols to current uses.
    • Understand why Egyptian imagery remains so visually powerful.
  15. 15

    Comparing Greek, Norse, and Egyptian Myths and Spotting Them Today

    • Compare the main features of Greek, Norse, and Egyptian myth traditions at a beginner level.
    • Identify similarities among gods, heroes, monsters, and afterlife beliefs.
    • Notice major differences in tone, setting, and worldview.
    • Practice recognizing myth references across modern culture.

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