Storytelling and Legends · Ancient Ireland and Folklore
Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge
Investigating the qualities of a hero in Irish folklore.
Key Questions
- 1What makes someone a hero in a legend versus a hero today?
- 2How does Fionn solve problems using his wisdom?
- 3What parts of this story could be true and what parts are fantasy?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - StoryNCCA: Primary - Using Evidence
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Time Travelers: Exploring Our Past and Present
Unit: Storytelling and Legends
Period: Ancient Ireland and Folklore
Suggested Methodologies
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