Themes of Norse Mythology

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Norse Mythology Themes


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Activity Overview

There are many recurring themes in Norse mythology. Some of these themes include: bravery and heroism, death and the afterlife, honor, magic, trickery, adventure, the enchanted world, the quest for knowledge, dreams, and inspiration. In this activity, students will identify themes from Norse myths, and support their choices with details from the text. They should choose 2-4 themes and find two myths in which they appear. Teachers may choose myths and themes, or let the students decide.


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Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies recurring themes in Norse mythology. Illustrate instances of each theme and write a short description below each cell.

Student Instructions:

  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Identify 2-4 themes from Norse mythology that you wish to include and write them in the headings.
  3. Describe how the themes pertain to the chosen myths in the description boxes.
  4. Illustrate each example with appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
  5. Click “Save and Exit” to submit your storyboard.


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