Worlds Born, Heroes Made

Heed the call to follow me on this journey, discovering mysticism through the study of ancient civilizations. We will read myths, discuss creation stories, and analyze what it means to be a hero- in the past and in the present.

Introduction

Are myths timeless? Why did cultures create myths? What do we learn from them? How do creation stories shape society and culture? Join me on this mythic journey through ancient civilizations across the world. We will enter lands of mysticism, explore how archetypes built the foundations of culture, and discuss how mystics played a vital role in the hero's journey. We will also explore current books, films and games that contain similar stories of ancient myths and compare them to ancient times. You will have the opportunity to develop a hero, write a creation story or become a mystic yourself.

Essential Questions

• How does geography affect the development of cultural elements like language, politics and art?
• What makes an individual heroic?
• How does the environment influence the development of ancient religions?
• Why do myths/legends endure?
• How do stories influence modern narratives about ancient civilizations?
• How do ancient world heroes compare to modern world heroes?

Learning Objectives

• Identify historical sources about ancient civilizations
• Analyze ancient religions and cultures via creation stories and heroic epics
• Evaluate the impacts of environment and geography on a culture’s stories
• Compare and contrast creation stories and heroic epics from various ancient cultures