Instructional Video-Mythology2

Transcript

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Part 2

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Hello Class!

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2.Polynesian Mythology

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More specifically Hawaiian Mythology.

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The Creation story for Hawaiians uses terminology and geography that is specific to the Hawaiian islands.

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The gods and goddesses of creation were apart of the nature. Such as the wind, the sky, the water, and the islands themselves.

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This makes creation stories in Polynesian  culture very personalized per their region.

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1.Kane: God of living creatures

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The Pantheon of Hawaiian Gods & Goddesses

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2.Ku: God of war

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3.Kanaloa: God of the underworld

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4.Lono: God of agriculture

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5.Pele: Goddess of volcanoes

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6.Hina: Goddess of the moon

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7.Laka: Goddess of the hula

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8.Kuula: God of fishermen

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9.Papa: Goddess of fertility

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10.Poliahu: Goddess of snow

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The locations of the stories that take place in Hawaiian mythology are actual places that can still be visited today.

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They have stories about their people leaving Tahiti. Tahiti is referenced as the lost islands or islands hidden by the gods. This can be corroborated with historical facts about the voyagers who left Polynesia.

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Kane and Kanaloa lived on Oahu.

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Menehune (magical little people)dug tunnels on Kauai.

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The night marchers (ghostly warriors)are on Oahu.

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Group A: Greek Mythology

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Group B: Hawaiian Mythology

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Pick a God or Goddess and talk to 2 classmates as if you were them.

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Write one full page in your journal.

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Compare and contrast one popular mythology to one that is not as well known.

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Homework:

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Have a good weekend!