Egyptian Mythology in Popular Culture
Nick Babyak, M. Ed.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,449)
Join us in exploring the gods, stories, and culture behind Egyptian mythology and their references in modern popular culture, including Indiana Jones and Rick Riodan's Kane Chronicles!
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
In this one-time, 50 minute class, we'll learn about the iconic stories and deities of Egyptian Mythology and explore their connection to Ancient Egyptian culture. For example, Anubis, god of the dead, shows us the Egyptian relationship to mummies and pyramids, cats were revered in Ancient Egypt due to the cat godess Bastet, and some temples even held live crocodiles to honor Sobek, the god of the Nile River! Throughout, we'll sprinkle in comparisons with modern versions of the mythology,...
I'm a huge mythology buff and currently teach popular and well-reviewed Outschool classes in Greek, Norse, and Japanese Mythology in Popular Culture. I'm excited to share my knowledge and love of Egyptian culture and mythology with you!
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Clips from PG-13 movies will be shown via Youtube, but will be pre-screened by the instructor to be age-appropriate for the class (no gratuitous violence, sexuality, profanity, etc)
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,449)
About me: _______________________ I'm from Falls Church, VA and currently live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I hold a BS in Marketing and Business Management from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and an MA in Higher & Professional...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 142 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-9 learners per class
