Mythology of Dragons
Lets take an in depth look at the world's most popular mythical creature.
Philip Mahoney
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(29)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class we will scratch the surface of the varying myths revolving around dragons. We will discuss how these creatures can be found in one way or another in cultures all over the world and the similarities they possess. We'll explore stories from East Asia, Medieval Europe, South America, and more. We will look at illustrations and short excerpts from stories to find clues about the significance of the dragon in different cultures, and compare it to what we think of dragons today.
Learning Goals
Students will analyze stories and illustrations of dragons.
Students will compare and contrast dragons from different cultures.
Students will consider the origins of dragons.
Students will discuss the impact dragons have on pop culture.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2019
4.8
29reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Phil and I love mythology. Since I was a kid, I was completely enamored with stories of Thor in Asgard, Apollo in Mount Olympus, and Osiris in the Underworld. As an adult, I spend a significant amount of my free time looking at primary and secondary accounts of myths around the world. I frequently write stories centered around myths and magic from around the world, and I am attempting to compile unusual myths into an easy-to-access format.
Recently, I discovered Joseph Campbell and his work on comparative religion and my entire worldview changed. I began to see the myths and folktales that I have loved my entire life as pieces in a huge interwoven story of humanity. Myths show us the desires, passions, and impulses that ancient people saw around them, and folktales can elicit the fears and hopes we have for our present. I believe that there is so much you can learn from studying myths and folktales from your own culture or from others, and once you start, it can feel like falling down a rabbit hole in the best way possible.
I am a philosophy student in New York City and I live with my fiancé, who is also an Outschool teacher, and our three cats. I spend most of my time reading and writing, and I travel whenever I can.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 40 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class
