Teaching Mythology Podcast
018: The Return of the Hero – The Heroic Journey – Part 3
Today we are discussing the final stages of the Hero’s Journey and illustrating each stage with examples from popular films like Star Wars, Harry Potter,
017: The Road of Trials: Exploring the Hero’s Journey – Part 2
In this episode, we continue exploring the Hero’s Journey in Part Two, focusing on the Initiation or Road of Trials. Using examples from popular stories
Teaching Mythology Episode 16: The Heroic Journey: Understanding Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth Through Iconic Pop Culture – Part 1
After a two-year hiatus, I’m back discussing Joseph Campbell’s Monomyth or Heroic Journey. Diving into this narrative archetype used in storytelling worldwide, I’ll use examples
Teaching Mythology Episode 15: Christmas Stories from Around the World
Our Christmas stories and holiday traditions are steeped in centuries-old traditions and folktales that date back to the pagan era. In this episode, I will
Teaching Mythology Episode 14: The Truth About the Greek Underworld
Take a walk with me through the Greek Underworld, past the river Styx, through the gates of Hades as we explore the Elysian Fields and
Teaching Mythology 013: The Origin of Seasons According to Greek Mythology
According to the Greeks, we have seasons thanks to Demeter, Persephone, and Hades. But you may not know that the myth of seasons is really
Teaching Mythology Episode 012: Can We Cheat Death? A Lesson from the Myth of Sisyphus
It seems as though every culture or mythological system has death myths. The preoccupation with the afterlife is something that has transferred very quickly into
Teaching Mythology Episode 011: Should We Censor the Myths?
This is a serious episode today – more serious than I originally intended when I planned it. Today, I’m going to talk about whether or
Teaching Mythology Episode 010: How I Plan and Map Out My Mythology Units
Are you teaching mythology, but don’t know where to start or what to include for the time you have? In this episode, I outline what