Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman: Before the Beginning and After
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
molten | arrow_right_alt | able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions |
glaciers | arrow_right_alt | encircle with |
enormous | arrow_right_alt | a mass of small rounded pebbles, especially on a seashore |
vast | arrow_right_alt | provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition |
girdle | arrow_right_alt | very large in size, quantity, or extent |
nourished | arrow_right_alt | very great area |
maelstrom | arrow_right_alt | a slowly moving mass or river of ice |
shingle | arrow_right_alt | a completely empty space |
void | arrow_right_alt | liquefied by heat. |
resilient | arrow_right_alt | a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a rive |
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How is the Norse creation myth similar and different to other creation myths? Why do youthink these similarities and differences exist? Explain your answer and be specific.
How is the Norse creation myth similar and different to other creation myths? Why do you
think these similarities and differences exist? Explain your answer and be specific.
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The book says it was “the death that made all life possible”, what do you think aboutthis? How is it true? Explain your answer and be specific.
The book says it was “the death that made all life possible”, what do you think about
this? How is it true? Explain your answer and be specific.
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Where do the first people live?
Where do the first people live?
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Which did NOT exist at the beginning?
Which did NOT exist at the beginning?
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Who is the father of all giants?
Who is the father of all giants?
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Who is killed to make the world?
Who is killed to make the world?
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What feeds the eleven rivers?
What feeds the eleven rivers?
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Who gave people will?
Who gave people will?
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Who is NOT a son of Bor?
Who is NOT a son of Bor?
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When will Surtr leave Muspell?
When will Surtr leave Muspell?
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The first people were made from what?
The first people were made from what?
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In the story: We are told of the creation of the world.Directions: Create a picture of the world as it “actually” is, made of Ymir. You will not be graded on artistic talent, but on effort, use of color, and your explanations.
In the story: We are told of the creation of the world.
Directions: Create a picture of the world as it “actually” is, made of Ymir. You will not be graded on artistic talent, but on effort, use of color, and your explanations.
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Why do you think creation myths exist? Why did we need them? Do we still need them?Explain your answer and be specific.
Why do you think creation myths exist? Why did we need them? Do we still need them?
Explain your answer and be specific.