Dragons in Mythology
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Objective
I can analyze the symbolism of dragons in different cultures' mythologies.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:31Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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In Judeo-Christian tradition, the serpent in the Garden of Eden originally had legs before being punished by God.
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In Chinese mythology, dragons are often associated with rain and storms, and rituals were developed to encourage them to bring rain during droughts.
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In Western myths, dragons are often portrayed as monsters that heroes must slay, while in Asian myths, they are often seen as benign creatures that bring rain.
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Practice
12 questions
According to the video, what is the etymological connection between dragons and snakes?
In the Judeo-Christian tradition, what was the serpent in the Garden of Eden punished with?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Compare and contrast the symbolism of dragons in Western (e.g., Welsh, German) and Eastern (e.g., Chinese) mythologies, providing at least one specific example from each to illustrate your points.”
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