Viewers learn about Echtrai, an Irish myth genre, with the retelling of the myth of Oisin and his visit with Niamh to Tir na nOg, the land of eternal youth.

Concepts

mythology, myths, greek mythology, the hero's journey, the irish

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members investigate Einstein's theory of special relativity

Classroom Considerations

• Some knowledge of the typical hero's journey is helpful but not required

Pros

• The research section includes links to related Irish myth resources

Cons

• None