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Chapter 4.12 - Elements of Mythology in Good Omens
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Chapter 4.12 - Elements of Mythology in Good Omens

How the television show highlights the lessons mythology teaches us about origins and the nature of good and evil

Alicia and Sarah take on satire and mythology through their discussion of the first two seasons of Good Omens. They discuss the supernatural, origins, and the nature of good and evil. At the end of this week’s discussion, they talk about the things they've been reading, watching, and analyzing outside of the classroom.

Literary terms of the week: Elements of myth

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Music by Craig Harmann

Cover art by Matt Holman


Show Notes:

Literary terms of the week:

  • Elements of a myth

    • Supernatural or nonhuman characters

    • Transformation or metamorphosis

    • Explanation of origins of life and natural world

    • Morality throughline (definitions of good and evil)

    • Fate and prophecy

    • A quest

What are we enjoying right now?

  • Alicia: Fourth Wing (Rebecca Yarros), Our Flag Means Death (Max)

  • Sarah: A Fever in the Heartland (Timothy Egan), Young Sheldon (Netflix)

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