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A murder scepter, banana beer, and a superhuman newborn. Welcome to the 29th installment of the 41-part Crash Course World Mythology series! Scholars explore the Mwindo epic, an oral tale from the Congo about Mwindo's journey to the underworld. What does he discover along the way?
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Instructional Ideas
- Have students research other African myths and folktales and share their favorite with a partner
- Invite partners to play a game of wiki using black seeds or dry beans
Classroom Considerations
- Shows some minor violence
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Conversational tone holds viewers' interest
- Animations help tell the story
Cons
- None