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Greek myths take center stage in a short video that not only revisits the of tragic fates of Daedalus and his son Icarus, but also explains the roles King Minos, his wife Pasiphae, and the Minotaur played in a cautionary tale of human hubris.
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- Flip the lesson asking class members to view the video, complete the comprehension check, and research some of the links out of class before returning for discussion
Classroom Considerations
- The representation of Pasiphae's seduction of King Mino's prize bull is graphic; preview the video to determine if it's appropriate to your learning situation
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- The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and a discussion question
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