tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post7069594208758019700..comments2023-11-23T09:51:07.448-05:00Comments on A Literary Odyssey: Mythology Books.Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-18311800285571936012012-08-28T15:03:30.385-04:002012-08-28T15:03:30.385-04:00I am so glad you like the World Mythology book! I...I am so glad you like the World Mythology book! It was a textbook from college, and I still love it. I am also a big fan of Norse Mythology, but it has been awhile. Native American myths always intrigue me (especially that anthropology major in me) and I grew up surrounded by the Iroquois Nation who have an amazing world creation myth. I wish I could take your class! Sarah Reads Too Muchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130692983823811455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-78665634885363831162012-08-25T23:22:06.126-04:002012-08-25T23:22:06.126-04:00I've read some Norse Mythology: A Guide to God...I've read some Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs by John Lindow before and really enjoyed what I've learned. Lucky students, I used to love studying Greek and Scandinavian myths back in the day. I need to go back to it really soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-11083525940806438212012-08-25T18:31:32.404-04:002012-08-25T18:31:32.404-04:00You get to teach the best stuff. I've been ins...You get to teach the best stuff. I've been inspired by your reading choice and picked up Indian Folk Tales and Legends. I know nothing about Eastern legends. I'm super excited. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826716134008160506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-20147393906645227862012-08-25T15:19:39.901-04:002012-08-25T15:19:39.901-04:00I'm so envious of your high schoolers, this co...I'm so envious of your high schoolers, this course sounds like it's going to be great fun! It's probably got something to do with differences in the Dutch educational system, so I completely missed out on this in school. Greek/Roman mythology was part of Latin and Greek class, but other than that, it was up to the students to dive into the classics. <br /><br />I may have added a few of these books (want!!) to my expanding tbr list. Thanks a lot for that :pChinoiserieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676489630557961558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-81272791029132022152012-08-25T06:54:50.305-04:002012-08-25T06:54:50.305-04:00Allie this sounds like such a fantastic class. I ...Allie this sounds like such a fantastic class. I hope that you will be posting through out the year the process.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749333368560606659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-83090645689099617962012-08-25T00:51:44.517-04:002012-08-25T00:51:44.517-04:00There was a special exhibit at the Field Museum in...There was a special exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago a number of years back with the text based on Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth." The modern interpretation of that was through "Star Wars." (Yes, the actual exhibit was the original Star Wars costumes.) The basic structure of myths is there: the young hero (often an orphan) sets out on a journey guided by a wise man. He has to engage in a series of battles and must take some time in a "retreat" to submit himself to the guru to learn the ways of the ways of the "force." (you get my drift) So as you are comparing flood stories and creation stories, you might also want to come up with the basic framework for myths and then see how the classical heroes and the modern heroes are similar. (I think you can compare Luke Skywalker to Telemachas and go from there.)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140033967048452572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-76385126654641840682012-08-24T21:28:34.063-04:002012-08-24T21:28:34.063-04:00All study of Greek mythology should begin with Edi...All study of Greek mythology should begin with Edith Hamilton. Have you read any Joseph Campbell? He more interested in the social-science-y aspects of myth and their place within the social fabric but he could be a great addendum to any course on mythology.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07998996750944114185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-41682271536234410302012-08-24T21:06:55.031-04:002012-08-24T21:06:55.031-04:00I so well remember the Hamilton edition of Mytholo...I so well remember the Hamilton edition of Mythology, and my class has long loved some version called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/DAulaires-Greek-Myths-Ingri-dAulaire/dp/0440406943" rel="nofollow">D'Auliers' Greek Myths</a>. It seemed that reading Riordan's <i>Lightning Thief</i> series helped their understanding of mythology, or at least it spurred more reading of it.<br /><br />I notice you're reading Shusako Endo in your sidebar. I've not read the book you've listed, but I dearly loved <i>Wonderful Fool</i> and <i>Silence</i>. Looking forward to hearing how you like this author!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-57052639203248357362012-08-24T15:40:37.905-04:002012-08-24T15:40:37.905-04:00My husband studied mythology as part of his theolo...My husband studied mythology as part of his theology degree and the big green book was like his bible at times! I liked Karen Armstrong's introduction to myth but it is very short.<br /><br />Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-65878759468701721102012-08-24T12:51:28.141-04:002012-08-24T12:51:28.141-04:00Sounds like a great course! I was first introduced...Sounds like a great course! I was first introduced to mythology in my high school Latin class; each Friday we would read a few myths, and it was always my favorite part of the day. I would have loved to take a class dedicated to mythology!<br /><br />Edith Hamilton's books is very good; I got it when I was 14, so I can definitely vouch for its accessibility for high school students. In addition to Greek myths, it also has a tiny bit of Norse mythology at the end.<br /><br />Joseph Campbell is also a great mythologist to check out. I recently read his "The Power of Myth" and absolutely loved it. He uses myths from all over the world to discuss common themes in mythology and what they say about humanity. Here's the link if you'd like to read my review: http://bookspeakvolumes.wordpress.com/2012/08/19/the-power-of-myth-by-joseph-campbell/<br />Campbell also has some other well-known books that I haven't read, such as The Hero With a Thousand Faces, which is about the hero's journey and the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-22712550583953948962012-08-24T11:55:09.712-04:002012-08-24T11:55:09.712-04:00I adore Norse mythology (much more than Greek) and...I adore Norse mythology (much more than Greek) and the Holland book was my introduction to it. I look forward to your posts on this subject! Sounds like you're going to have a very fun teaching year. :)Her Royal Orangenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01795602716774953519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-46746157666985600062012-08-24T09:17:36.279-04:002012-08-24T09:17:36.279-04:00I am so jealous that your high schoolers get to le...I am so jealous that your high schoolers get to learn about all this awesome stuff. We never got to do anything that diverse at secondary schook here in the UK.anarmchairbytheseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593618746095559894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-847068083961870562012-08-24T08:33:14.846-04:002012-08-24T08:33:14.846-04:00If you are looking for something a bit different, ...If you are looking for something a bit different, try the graphic novel <a href="http://www.eclectic-eccentric.com/2010/06/book-review-trickster.html" rel="nofollow">Trickster</a>. It's a collection of Native American tales.<br /><br />What a great course to teach! Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.com