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In Search of Myths and Heroes
Historian and author Michael Wood brings his unique mix of history, travel and adventure back to PBS in his latest four-part series, In Search Of Myths & Heroes. Wood embarks on a set of "on the ground" adventures in search of the world's most famous myths: the Queen of Sheba, King Arthur, Shangri-La, and Jason and the Golden Fleece.
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Download Questions (PDF file - Adobe Reader required)
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Which myth do you think is the "truest?" What makes you say so?
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Which of the four myths appeals to you the most? Why?
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Why do you think these stories persist, sometimes for millennia?
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Wood's journeys shows that myths take on a life and meaning of their own, inspiring, influencing (and sometimes even changing) people and cultures centuries later and in places geographically distant from their origins. Are there any modern-day myths that you think will impact the people of the future?
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Do you think Hollywood movies depicting mythical stories help or hurt the historical accuracy of passing such stories from generation to generation?
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What is your favorite myth or legend?
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