Gods, Heroes and Monsters: Myths Legends from Around the World in Bloomington, MN

Retells the ancient stories from around the world, which have been passed down by generation after generation of storytellers, each bringing a clearer understanding of life’s biggest questions
Since the dawn of communication, humankind has looked around itself and used myths and legends to make sense of the world.
Imaginative tales of goddesses, heroes, villains and beasts bring understanding to the biggest questions in life: Who made the world? What happens when we die? Where did we come from? How should we live our lives?
Gods, Heroes and Monsters
invites you to take your place at the campfire that’s been glowing since the first tale was told. Discover the fascinating
variety
– and several surprising similarities – of the stories that have been shared for millennia, from one person to another, one lesson at a time.
Ancient stories
are retold under themes such as the beginning (and end) of the world,
death
,
love
and
monsters
spirits
. Uncover how the successes and catastrophes that befall man started as
revenge
, love and
war
between the pantheon of
gods
. Hear the tales of ordinary men and women who have stepped up and overcome
life-threatening
challenges
, from Mulan to Hercules. Discover how the Chinese, Hindu and Greek civilizations interpreted the Zodiac. Take your own epic voyage from the well-known myths of the Greeks, Norsemen and Egyptians, to the
enchanting tales
of the Native Americas, Australia’s First Nations, West Africa, China, Japan and beyond.