Zelda and Mythology Around the World
Gamers - let's compare Hyrule's creatures to real-world mythology! Includes bosses and friends from many different Zelda games, and explores myths from America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe (including Greek Mythology).
Lauren James
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
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US Grade 3 - 12
The Zelda video game franchise includes a ton of cool creatures, characters, items, and enemies! Many of these beasts and objects from Hyrule are inspired by the mythology from the real world. Over five recordings (each 30-50 minutes long), we'll explore mythical stories from our world, and compare them to the creatures Link encounters in many different Zelda games. Please note that this is not a comprehensive overview of all mythologies of the world. Instead, the focus is on which creatures, characters, and items from mythology have similarities to Zelda. Prior to class, students should have a general knowledge of what mythology is, and why different cultures around the world would have different mythologies. Each week, students will be invited to create their own Zelda characters and bosses using creatures from mythology that have not yet been included in the Zelda games. This class is a self-paced course, meaning that you can view the recorded lectures at any time. There is no live component. Need a discount? Sure thing! All of my self-paced courses are "pay what you can afford." To get the discount you need, sign up for the course first, then message me with the discount you would like, and I will apply a partial refund.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Mythology of the World
51 minute recording - a focus on mythical themes that pop up in cultures all over the world (such as magical rings, worldwide floods, etc.) Lesson 2:
Greek Mythology
34 minute recording - discover which Zelda characters were inspired by characters from Greek Mythology, such as Talus, Pegasus, and Cyclops. Lesson 3:
Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology, and European Folklore
45-minute recording - we'll explore European influences on the Zelda games, such as Trolls, Jarngreipr, Epona, Hobgoblins, and many more. Lesson 4:
Asian Mythology and Mythology of the Middle East
40-minute recording - this recording includes interesting connections to Asian an Middle Eastern mythology, such as Chinese dragons, the Mongolian Death Worm, Roc, and Jinn, to name just a few. Other Details
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Joined September, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
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From 2005 to 2021 I was a highly certified teacher in Arizona, in Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. (I allowed my teaching license to lapse after becoming employed by the University of Arizona.) I have a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Science Education. I have four children ranging from 9 to 14 years of age. Besides teaching on Outschool, I am an advisor and educational outreach coordinator at the University of Arizona, and I also run my own small business giving astronomy shows in an inflatable planetarium for libraries and schools. In my spare time, I like to hike with my family, go on road trips, and volunteer with the Crisis Text Line (an organization that helps at-risk teens and young adults work through difficult situations).
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