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Many myths focus on gods sacrificing themselves for humans; why is that? Scholars explore the topic using the 19th installment of the Crash Course World Mythology series. They discover the dying god archetype in ancient mythology and meet the Corn Mother, Adonis, Odin, and other deities.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have small groups discuss their favorite mythological dying god
Classroom Considerations
- Briefly mentions incest (1:40)
- Some minor violence; preview to determine appropriateness
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Humorous content
- Contains many helpful images
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- None