Mythical Horses: Crash Course World Mythology #37

This episode of Crash Course Mythology explores the fascinating world of mythical horses across various cultures. It covers Egyptian and Norse myths, historical horses like Bucephalus, and Islamic tales of Al-Buraq. The video delves into centaurs in Greco-Roman mythology, the story of Pegasus and Bellerophon, and the symbolism of unicorns in Western and Eastern traditions. The wide range of horse symbolism reflects their significant role in human history.

How did Horus justify the usefulness of horses in battle compared to lions?

What are some characteristics of Svaldilfari in Norse mythology?

What role did Loki play in the story of Svaldilfari and the builder?

What does the story of Bucephalus teach us about understanding animals?

What is the significance of the centaur Chiron in mythology?

Describe the story of how Pegasus was born.

How did Bellerophon’s ambition lead to his downfall?

What are the different representations of unicorns in various cultures?

How did the Greeks and Romans perceive unicorns, and how did this change over time?

Explain the relationship between horses and humans as depicted in mythology.