Irish Myth and Legend. St. Patrick's Day History and Lore Class!
Irish and Celtic myth continue to influence Western tradition and superstition. Find out how and why.
Sondra Rapoport
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Get $5 off my classes with coupon code RAPOPQ581X5 until May 31, 2022. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Sondra-Rapoport and enter the coupon code at checkout. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by learning about the myths, legends, and history of Ireland. Through learning about the rich cultural history of this country, we can gain a greater understanding of it and why we celebrate this day. History and myth are fun! I always welcome questions and discussion throughout the class. Feel free to participate. Join me as we explore the rich and wonderful world of Irish myth and legend. 1. The Green Man. With his friendly face made of leaves, this legendary creature has long been a symbol of rebirth. What's his story? 2. Finn MacCool a.k.a. Fionn mac Cumhail. Warrior and mythical builder of Giant's Causeway. I will tell a few stories from his interesting legend. 3. Fairies. The secret, legendary folk who often get the blame for the unexplained. We will explore their story and what role they play in the oncoming of Spring. 4. Leprechauns. Solitary and sneaky. Can we catch one long enough to hear his story? What is the history of this Irish trickster? 5. Stone circles and burial mounds. Stone circles are centers of belief, festivals, and act as calendars. How and why were they built? 6. The history of St Patrick. You knew that I was going to sneak in some Roman history., so let's learn about the history of Patrick. Did he really get all the snakes out of Ireland or is it a myth? I look forward to discussing these legends and tales from history with you. I will see you in class!
Learning Goals
Students will come away with an understanding of the world Irish history and folklore and the role it plays in the modern holiday of St. Patrick's Day.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Oxford Classical Dictionary and Oxford Companion to Classical Civilizations
A Treasury of Irish Myth, Legend, and Folklore (Yeats)
The Cambridge History of The Middle Ages (Fossier)
Celtic Myths and Legends (Rolleston)
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I’m Sondra Rapoport, your friendly neighborhood Roman Historian. I taught with Harvard University's Dept of Classics for 6 years as a Head Teaching Fellow. I taught classes on The Rome of Augustus and Roman Games and won awards for distinction in teaching each semester I taught with Harvard. I also taught History of Ancient Egypt at Tufts University and worked for years on the Giza Project. This project catalogues, translates, and researches the 150 years of archaeological discovery around the Great Pyramids. Now, I homeschool my son and I greatly enjoy adapting my knowledge and classes designed for university level to each of his grade levels. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 54 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-17 learners per class
