The Culture and Mythology of the Middle East in Pokémon
Lauren James
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There are many fan theories about Pokémon possibly being inspired by the culture, animals, and mythology of the Middle East. In this flex course, we'll examine the merits (and drawbacks) of these theories.
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
This course explores more than 20 Pokémon and their possible connections to the mythology and culture of the Middle East. We will examine popular fan theories about the origins of these Pokémon, and weigh the merits (or lack thereof) in these ideas. Students will learn about cultural traditions, animals from the Middle East, and several myths and legends that could have been the basis for many popular Pokémon. While the focus of this class is the Middle East, it is through the narrow lens...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Mythology, Part 1Pokémon covered in this lesson: Golem, the Legendary Titans ("Regi" Pokemon), HoopaWeek 2Lesson 2Mythology, Part 2Pokémon covered in this lesson: Thundurus, Landorus, Tornadus, Enamorus, MoltresWeek 3Lesson 3Animals of the Middle EastPokémon covered in this lesson: Numel, Camerupt, Fennekin, Furfrou, Morpeko, Shinx, Luxio, Luxray, SilicobraWeek 4Lesson 4Other TopicsPokémon covered in this lesson: Binacle, Barbaracle, Dahara City, Unown, Cofagrigus, Espathra, Lucario, Krokorok, Umbreon
I have taught mythology class on Outschool since 2017. I was a certified middle school teacher in science, English, and social studies from 2005 to 2021. I now specialize in educational outreach at the University of Arizona, including giving planetarium shows that feature the mythology and astronomy of cultures throughout the world.
Week 1: - Golem: Magical and Mystical Traditions on the Artificial Anthropoid, Moshe Idel, 2010 - Legends of the Fire Spirits: Jinn and Genies from Arabia to Zanzibar by Robert Lebling and Tahir Shah - Dubai & Abu Dhabi, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, 2008 - United Arab Emirates, Barbara Somervill, 2019 - https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/arab_emirates.htm Week 2: - The Power of a Tale: Stories from the Israel Folktale Archives, Haya Bar-Itzhak, 2029 - The Encyclopaedia of Middle Eastern Mythology and Religion, Jan Knappert, 1993 - The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1,001 Nights (Penguin Classics), 2010 Week 3: - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/bactrian-camel - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/article/wild-hamsters - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/king-cobra - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/uncovering-secrets-of-the-sphinx-5053442/ - https://www.worldhistory.org/sphinx/ - https://wildcatconservation.org/wild-cats/eurasia/iberian-lynx/ - https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/afghan-hound/ - https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/fennec-fox - https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/fennec-fox - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/fennec-fox - Snakes of Arabia, Damien Egan, 2008 - https://a-z-animals.com/animals/false-cobra/ Week 4: - Ancient Egypt: The Definitive Visual History, Steven Snape, 2022 - Egyptian Mythology: Enchanting Tales of the Ancient World, Isaiah Covington, 2021 - A Guide to Egyptian History, Gods, and Mythology, Peter Collins, 2022 - Cleopatra, Tammy Gagne, 2018 - https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/ancient-egypt/ - https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyptian-writing/
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Ages: 7-12
