Mythology in Popular Culture: Greek, Norse, Japanese, Egyptian (Self-Paced/Flex)
Nick Babyak, M. Ed.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,450)
Join us in exploring the mythology and culture of 4 legendary ancient civilizations, including their effect on pop culture classics like Percy Jackson, Marvel's Thor, Studio Ghibli movies, and The Mummy!
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this 4 Lesson Self-Paced/Flex Class, we'll explore four of the world's most fascinating Ancient Mythologies. Each week will focus on a different mythology, including modern renditions in popular culture and lessons on the history and culture of each Ancient Civilization. This is a Self-Paced/Flex class with no live meetings. Each of the 4 Lesson includes a pre-recorded Lesson Video with accompanying Discussion posts (plus an Optional Worksheet for comprehension). I will engage with...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Greek MythologyFeaturing Percy Jackson, Disney's Hercules, and a discussion on the inventions of Ancient cultures that are still used todayWeek 2Lesson 2NorseIncluding Marvel's Thor and Loki, and what makes a story a "classic"Week 3Lesson 3JapaneseStudio Ghibli's "Spirited Away", "My Neighbor Totoro", and other anime, plus how mythology teaches morals/lessonsWeek 4Lesson 4EgyptianWith Indiana Jones and The Kane Chronicles, and why mythology and other stories change based on time and location
I'm a huge mythology buff and currently teach popular and well-reviewed live Outschool classes in Greek, Norse, Japanese, and Egyptian Mythology in Popular Culture. I've also studied ancient cultures at Georgetown University, including a class in Ancient Greek Religion. I'm combining them together here in a Flex format and am excited to share my knowledge and love of ancient culture and mythology with you!
Clips from PG-13 movies will be shown, but will be pre-screened by the instructor to be age-appropriate for the class (no gratuitous violence, sexuality, profanity, etc)
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,450)
About me: _______________________ I'm from Falls Church, VA and currently live in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I hold a BS in Marketing and Business Management from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and an MA in Higher & Professional...
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$10
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Ages: 8-13
