Greek
Who is the king of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus, god of the sky and thunder, who maintains order among gods and humans and punishes perceived wrongdoing?
Zeus
Who is the headless rider that symbolizes death and teaches respect for fate?
Dullahan
This god wields Mjölnir, protects gods and humans, and represents strength and courage.
Thor
These are gods or spiritual beings that inhabit natural objects, places, or ancestors.
Kami
What type of stories explain natural events, divine beings, the human experience, or the origins of the world and universe?
Myths/ Mythology
Which god rules the sea, causes earthquakes, and is associated with horses, symbolizing nature’s power and unpredictability?
Poseidon
What are shape-shifting water spirits that lure humans and teach caution near lakes or rivers?
Kelpies
Known as the trickster god, he causes mischief and teaches lessons through consequences
Loki
Supernatural creatures or mounters in Japanese folklore that often explain strange phenomena.
Yokai
Unlike myths, what type of story is sometimes based on real events or people but becomes exaggerated over time?
Legends
Who is the ruler of the Underworld, overseeing the dead, representing the inevitability of mortality without being evil?
Hades
In Celtic folklore, these fairy-replaced children explain illness or unusual behavior and remind parents to be responsible.
In Celtic folklore, these fairy-replaced children explain illness or unusual behavior and remind parents to be responsible.
This wise god of war, fate, and knowledge constantly seeks wisdom to understand the world.
Odin
This protective sea creature appeared during epidemics and was believed to ward off disease if you drew its image.
Amabie
This common narrative pattern involves a hero leaving home, facing challenges, and returning transformed. It appears in myths and legends, such as The Odyssey, and in modern stories like Star Wars.
The Hero’s journey (Joseph Campbell)
Which goddess is known for wisdom, strategic thinking in war, and crafts, and protects cities like Athens?
Athena
This mysterious creature from Scottish folklore lives in a lake and inspires awe and respect for the unknown.
Loch Ness Monster
The prophecy of the end of the world in Norse mythology is called what?
Ragnarok
Spirits that inhabit trees and remind humans to respect the natural environment.
Kodama
This reading strategy involves carefully analyzing a text, noticing details, and thinking about meaning, sometimes by connecting it to yourself, other texts, or the world.
Close reading
Which two goddesses influence relationships and society—one represents love and beauty, the other marriage and family?
Aphrodite (love and beauty) and Hera (marriage and family)
What term refers both to the faeries themselves and the magical mounds or realm they inhabit in Celtic myths?
Sídhe
In Norse myths, even gods face consequences for their actions. What lesson does this reflect about the ideals of their society?
Fate
In stories like Princess Mononoke, humans interact with kami and yokai, learning that harming nature or disrespecting spirits can have serious consequences. What broader lesson does this reflect in Japanese myths?
Balance / harmony
This strategy helps you support your claims with evidence from the text. It involves clearly stating your point, giving an example from the text, and explaining how the example supports your point.
PIE (Point. Illustration. Explanation)