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Ragnarok may sound like a sub-genre of rock music, but it actually refers to a Norse apocalypse myth. Pupils learn about Norway's mythological end-of-the-world story with the 24th installment in the 41-part Crash Course World Mythology video series. The story features giants, earthquakes, an evil wolf, and fiery swords.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have individuals complete a T-chart to compare Ragnarok to the Christian apocalypse story
- Discuss the dichotomy of destruction and creation as it relates to mythology
Classroom Considerations
- Contains some violence, including a battle scene at 6:04
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Animations support key ideas
- Enjoyable and charismatic narration keeps the topic engaging
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