The Legend of the Goddess Throne
Added: 27 May 2017
Contributor:
Clare Quigley
Resource type:
Presentation
Powerpoint presentation about the passage tombs at Loughcrew, Co. Westmeath. Includes introductory information about passage tombs and the local legend of how the tombs at Loughcrew were formed by a witch.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Myths & Legends
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- listen to, discuss, retell and record a wider range of more complex myths and legends from different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds in Ireland and other countries
- relate the myths and legends to the beliefs, values and traditions of the peoples from which they came
Suggestions for use: Use with the video 'The Goddess Throne' as a lesson on myths/legends. Could be used as a prompt to research other local myths/legends in your area.
