What do floods signify in ancient mythology? Pupils explore the topic of flooding with the 16th installment in the Crash Course World Mythology video series. Scholars analyze the Epic of Gilgamesh, Noah's Ark, and a Zoroastrian flood story.

Concepts

myths, mythology, ancient history, floods

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students research the similarities and differences among various flood myths
• Ask small groups to use recycled materials to build a 3-D replica of Utnapishtim's boat

Classroom Considerations

• Narration moves very fast
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Lively and engaging content
• Includes useful pictures and animations

Cons

• None