The Maya Popol Vuh (Council Book) relates tales of the Hero Twins who make the world safe for the arrival of human beings. During this lesson students explore this creation myth and other aspects of the Maya culture by examining artifacts from The Cleveland Museum of Art. On-camera interactivities include filling out a viewing guide with personal interpretations of Maya mythology and beginning to write a story based on a princely scene from an ancient pottery vessel. Related discussion involves Maya hieroglyphs, notions of royalty, the sacred ball game and the natural resources of Mesoamerica.
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45-60 minutes
Education: Adult Learners
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30
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
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Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, Ohio United States
Lessons are designed for grades Pre-K–12 and are designed to support standards.
Contact: Arielle Levine alevine@clevelandart.org 12167072688
1. Open discussion with introduction to Maya mythology.2. Introduce the sacred ballgame of the Maya and related artifacts.3. Guided observation of Maya art objects from the museum’s collection.4. Introduce the Popul Vuh, (the Maya creation myth) and summarize adventures of the Hero Twins.
Students will learn about the Maya creation myth, the Popul Vuh , and how the story of the Hero Twins relates to sacred ballgame played by the Maya. Students will gain a better understanding of the gods, heroes, and myths depicted in selected Maya art works from the museum's collection. Students will learn the characteristics of myth and understand how culture is revealed through the stories it tells. Students will be introduced to the cultural and historical context of selected works of art and learn how art can tell a story.Students will be introduced to the characteristics of mythology and learn that ancient myths, legends, and stories are used to explain the natural world, to teach morals, and to entertain.
All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, the Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.