Zelda and World Mythology
Gamers - let's compare Hyrule's creatures to real-world mythology! Includes bosses, friends, and items from all Zelda games, and explores myths from America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and Europe (including Greek Mythology).
Lauren James
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(3,161)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
IMPORTANT: Due to low enrollments in the live classes, I encourage you to consider taking the “flex” version of this class. It contains the same content and can be taken on a flexible schedule. What’s more, I offer a “pay what you can” discount for all flex classes! Just sign up for the class and then send a message requesting your preferred discount. Here’s a link to the flex version of this course: https://outschool.com/classes/5-week-flex-class-zelda-and-world-mythology-RrbiDoxd ▬▬▬▬▬▬ COURSE SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Zelda video game franchise includes a ton of cool creatures, characters, and enemies! Many of the beings of Hyrule are inspired by the mythological beings from the real world. Each class, we'll explore 12-14 mythological stories from our world, and compare them to the creatures the Link encounters in the many Zelda games. Week 1: Mythology of the World (mythologies that exist in multiple countries) Week 2: Greek Mythology Week 3: Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology, and European Folklore Week 4: Mythology of Asia and the Middle East Week 5: Mythology of the Americas, Africa, and Australia. 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. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ SCHEDULE REQUESTS ▬▬▬▬▬▬ I create my entire teaching schedule based on schedule requests, so if you don't see a time that works for you, please put in a request! However, I can only teach live classes from 9 AM to 4 PM Arizona time, and I am often fully booked a few months out. If you need to watch the class outside that time period, you can enroll in the “flex” version of this class and watch the recordings at your leisure! Here is the link: https://outschool.com/classes/zelda-and-world-mythology-RrbiDoxd#uscBKeyeSs
Learning Goals
.
▬▬▬▬▬▬ LEARNING OBJECTIVES ▬▬▬▬▬▬
By the end of this class, students should be able to:
• Identify mythologies that exist in multiple countries and cultures (such as demon boars, tree spirits, evil twins, etc.)
• Describe which Zelda bosses are modeled after enemies in Greek Mythology.
• Explain the difference between mythology and folklore.
• Recount some folklore and mythology that inspired creatures in the Zelda games.
• Describe some mythology that originated from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia, and what they have in common with the creatures and bosses of Zelda.
• Develop an appreciation for the variety of Zelda games that have been created from 1986 to today.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will be showing video clips from many different Zelda games. Some are rated T for Teen (such as Twilight Princess) and some (such as Breath of the Wild) are rated E10+, which means they are rated for age 10 years or older. While many children younger than 10 have played Breath of the Wild and enroll in this class, I feel it's important to state that I will be showing video clips from these games, and there will be some violence/battle scenes. Also, in this class we discuss many scary mythical monsters, such as zombies. Sensitive souls may not appreciate these creepier creatures.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2017
4.9
3161reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
💰 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 💰
I offer a "pay what you can afford" discount for all flex classes. After you enroll, send me a message from the section you signed up for. I can then apply a partial refund to match the amount you need; it can be any amount!
🎓 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🎓
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).
📝 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 📝
Most of my classes come with projects or extension activities your child can do at home. Because every family situation is different, all of these activities and assignments are optional and at the discretion of the parent.Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 104 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-18 learners per class
