Characters
Who is the king of Norse gods?
Odin
What did the Otter's father want the three gods to do when he found out they killed his son?
Fill the Otter's skin with gold
Name one person a hero usually meets along the way of their journey.
Sidekick, mentor, enemies, etc.
Name a modern example of the hero's journey plot template.
Nemo, Avatar, Superhero movies, the Lion King, etc.
Who is the Norse god the Vikings followed most closely?
Thor
Who is the trickster god in Norse mythology?
Loki
What was wrong with the ring that Loki acquired?
It cursed all who owned it
________________ is the step in the hero's journey where the hero is afraid and refuses the challenge presented
Refusal of the call
Do you think Odin and Loki were happy to pass the cursed ring along to Hreidmar? Why or why not?
Answers may vary
Draw yourself as a hero about to embark on the Hero's journey.
Beautiful!
Who was killed by Loki with a rock?
Otter
Where did Ymir‘s children come from?
a) Armpit
b) Head
c) Hands
d) Belly
a.) Armpit
The crossing of the _____________ occurs when the hero crosses into a new world
threshold
Yes, because he embarked on the hero's journey. He received a call to adventure from Odin where he learned of his fate. Then he faced many trials and tribulations against his enemies where he had to prove his bravery. Lastly, he returned to his ordinary world changed.
Name one or more of Loki's children
Hel and Fernir
Who was the horse destined to be with Sigurd?
Grani
What was Yggdrasil?
a) Flower
b) Dragon
c) Tree
d) Wolf
c.) Tree
What is the "call to adventure" in the hero's journey?
the hero is presented with a problem, challenge, or adventure to undertake
How are Norse Mythology Beliefs different from Christian beliefs?
- many gods and goddesses
- focus on honor
- focus on fate and bravery
- flawed beings in power, rather than flawless
- and more...
Name two characters in "Lord of the Rings"
Frodo
Samwise
Gandalf
Smeagol
Aragorn
Etc.
Who is the father of Fafnir, Regin, and the Otter?
Hreidmar
What did Loki use to catch the dwarf Andarvi?
a. Pit
b. Leather bag
c. Rope
d. Fishing Net
d. Fishing Net
What is the "resurrection" step of the hero's journey?
When the hero faces a dangerous meeting with death and must apply everything he knows
How is Norse mythology similar to what we know of "The Lord of the Rings?"
- Cursed ring
- Mentor figure similar to Odin
- Dwarves and magic
- Hero's journey
- Trials and adventure
- And more...
Hit me with a "Lord of the Rings" quote in character
Gosh I love those movies!