Sites on Celtic Myths
Irish myths are based on the settling of Ireland
by successvie waves of Celtic peoples (Rosenberg
255) The Celts, representing the forces of light, were originally from Northern
Europe. Historically, they are constantly battling invaders. The
druids were priests who thought they could persude
the gods who controlled all natural phenomena to grant their people fertility
and prosperity by performing specific rites and sacrifices. The Celts worshipped
the sun, the sustaining force of light, fertifility, and life. Halloween included human sacrifce
(Rosenberg, Myth textbook).
Project Options: Chose one
I. Recreate any one story using paper bag puppets (bags provided
by Q.).
You may do this alone or with a partner. You are
responsible for all the parts you perform and their respective puppets.
II. Write a thesis paper one of the following topics
1. How were the Celt gods different from the Greek gods? (Chambers)
2. How were the Celt gods different from the Norse gods? (Chambers)
3. What powers do the gods of the Celts have compared to the Norse? (Kimmel)
4. How were the Celtic gods like humans? (Brado)
5. How are the Celtic gods' views on humnas different from the views of
Norse and Greek gods (on humans)? (Brado)
6. Compare Dagda to Zeus and Odin. (Hansen and Q)
7. What message can we get from The Mists of Avalon? Substantiate.
8. What message can we get from Leprechauns? Substantiate.
9. What movie, Mists of Avalon or The Leprechauns, did
you like better and why?
10. What have you learned about the Irish from their myths?
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1. Thesis Paragraph
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2. Body
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3. Conclusion
*re-iteration of thesis
*summary of all reasons
*generalization: why this would be important for everyone |
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