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Serpents and Dragons: Crash Course World Mythology #38

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What role do giant, winged, fire-breathing dragons play in ancient mythology? The 38th installment in the 41-episode Crash Course World Mythology series is all about slithering serpents and fiery dragons. Learners explore dragons from Welsh, Chinese, and German mythology to discover their roles in each culture.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have students keep a list of features of dragons from Chinese myths
  • Discuss some of the differences between Eastern and Western dragons 
Classroom Considerations
  • Some mature content
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Incorporates helpful and attractive graphics
  • Funny, engaging narration 
Cons
  • None