Scandinavian Sagas and Modern Culture
Grade adult · ELA · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can related the cultural values reflected in Scandinavian sagas to modern Scandinavian culture.
Warm-Up Video
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Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Thor, the Norse god of war and law, sacrificed his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir, demonstrating the Viking values of courage and selflessness.
- 2
Odin, the Allfather, was the god of wisdom, poetry, and death, who sacrificed an eye for knowledge, inspiring Vikings to seek new experiences and push boundaries.
- 3
The sagas of Norse gods like Thor and Odin served as a way to be part of the community and understand the world and provide us with (sketchy) historical records.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one cultural value reflected in the Scandinavian sagas (as discussed in the video) and explain how it connects to a modern Scandinavian cultural practice or belief.”
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