I am extremely intrigued by this unit because I am a Christian and like seeing diverse beliefs come together. I like the fact that other people have written stories and believe that maybe something else happened that we do not know about. I believe that imagination coupled with tradition can sprout healthy and needed expansion in critical thinking.
Unit 2: Myths of the Cherokee
The Cherokee tradition caught my attention because I have taken Native American Music and the Cherokee language academically. I have heard stories of Eagle Boy and snakes prayers being sent out, but I want to know more. Also, I find their reasoning for music and storytelling intriguing. Their music used in storytelling is not for it to be pleasing to the ear, but to worship their deity when telling a story. I am interested to see what this looks like in these stories.
Unit 3: Saints and Animals
I initially chose this unit because I have a large interest in animals and this unit will tell stories of saints where animals play a central role. Next, I have run into stories I studied a long time ago like Saint Francis of Assisi and the birds he would encounter. So, I would like to brush up on some old stories so that I can delve deeper into them. Lastly, I have always thought that life is interesting spiritually between animals and people. I wonder if there is a connection. I mean we use animals for different kinds of therapy today and I do not think that is a coincidence. These stories will allow me to think critically and grow as an individual.
Unit 4: Twenty-Two Goblins
I chose this unit because it seemed the most ridiculous to me and it seemed it would push me out of my comfort zone. These tales are about a supernatural goblin that inhabits human corpses. This goblin interacts with a King that tries to capture a goblin. I know it is gross right? Who knows though, I might learn something new.
Unit 5: Ballads of Robin Hood
I chose this unit because I really enjoyed Robin Hood tales as a child. I read the summary though and it seems some details were left out when I was younger. I see that there are more adult versions that I believe with their distinct differences will make them fun to read.
(ROBIN HOOD a First Edition Ladybird Book from the Classics Series 740. Gloss Hardback 1985.)
I chose this image above because it fit my view of Robin Hood I had as a child. I thought of Robin Hood as one of the greatest heroes and I believe that this picture portrays him in a friendly light. He is a man of the people.
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