Reference no: EM133758339
Assignment:
Part 1: discuss both of the videos, responding to the following prompts:
- Explain what you learned about the story of Osiris and his role in ancient Egypt. What else stood out to you in the video?
- Discuss what the Book of the Dead tells us about Egyptian customs, values, and society. Does anything sound familiar to our own rituals today?
TED-Ed. (2020, July 16). The Egyptian myth of the death of Osiris - Alex Gendler [Video].
TED-Ed. (2016, October 31). The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A guidebook for the underworld - Tejal Gala [Video]. YouTube.
Part 2: reflect on the Hansen article: Hansen, N. B. (2020, June 28). 11 Things You Didn't Know About Isis And Osiris. The Collector.
Osiris and Isis were massively important in ancient Egypt and beyond. Discuss Isis' value as as woman and mother, and Osiris' value in death and funerals. What do you personally think of this dynamic duo? What resonates with you?
Part 3: reflect on the following question as to wrap up the term:
In answering these questions, you could focus on personal, regional, national, and international perspectives. Be sure to provide specific examples. Examples of modern myths can include stories today told through graphic novels, films, literature, gaming, social media, standup comedy, speeches, music, murals, etc.
- How do modern forms of storytelling compare to the myths we have encountered during this course?
- List some similarities and differences.
- Why are the ancient stories still important to human society?