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That's Not What Happened: An Asgardian’s Guide to Norse Mythology [Thursday, Period Three]
As the students entered the classroom, they'd see Thor standing at the front in full Asgardian armor. Yes, he did possess 'civilian' clothing, but as this was the commencement of classes, he felt the formal dress was required. "GREETINGS, MIDGARDIAN YOUNGSTERS!" Yeah, dozing off in this class would be difficult. Get used to the capslock. "...And those from other realms as well!" Thor added cheerfully, after a brief pause. "I am Thor, and I shall be your... I believe the term is 'professor' for the next seven weeks.
"I tried to make the class title as self-explanatory as possible, but for those who require further clarification..." he pointed to the whiteboard, upon which was sketched a drawing of Yggdrasil, with the various realms labelled. "I hail from a realm called Asgard. This world upon which we now stand is known to my people as Midgard. My race is long-lived compared to those who dwell here, so much so that certain of the ancient peoples of this realm began to regard us as gods, and as the tales of our exploits were told and retold, gradually they became what you would consider 'myths'. As you may imagine, not all of these tales remained fully faithful to the original, and that is what we shall be discussing within this class!" Thor grinned. "That is, the difference between the tale as recorded in Midgardian literature, and the true story as it happened to myself or someone I know!
"As this is the first class, I am given to understand that introductions are appropriate! So please recite your name, age, and a myth you are particularly fond of. It need not be a Norse myth, if you are unfamiliar! And if you do not know any myths," he shrugged. "That is of no matter! By the time this course is finished you shall know SEVERAL!"
After the introductions had finished, Thor spoke up once again: "And if you should require additional assistance, I have teaching assistants who would gladly offer that assistance! Darcy Lewis and Loki Laufeyson!" Yep. You've just been voluntold, you two. Enjoy that. And hey, he didn't even stumble awkwardly over Loki's last name.
"I tried to make the class title as self-explanatory as possible, but for those who require further clarification..." he pointed to the whiteboard, upon which was sketched a drawing of Yggdrasil, with the various realms labelled. "I hail from a realm called Asgard. This world upon which we now stand is known to my people as Midgard. My race is long-lived compared to those who dwell here, so much so that certain of the ancient peoples of this realm began to regard us as gods, and as the tales of our exploits were told and retold, gradually they became what you would consider 'myths'. As you may imagine, not all of these tales remained fully faithful to the original, and that is what we shall be discussing within this class!" Thor grinned. "That is, the difference between the tale as recorded in Midgardian literature, and the true story as it happened to myself or someone I know!
"As this is the first class, I am given to understand that introductions are appropriate! So please recite your name, age, and a myth you are particularly fond of. It need not be a Norse myth, if you are unfamiliar! And if you do not know any myths," he shrugged. "That is of no matter! By the time this course is finished you shall know SEVERAL!"
After the introductions had finished, Thor spoke up once again: "And if you should require additional assistance, I have teaching assistants who would gladly offer that assistance! Darcy Lewis and Loki Laufeyson!" Yep. You've just been voluntold, you two. Enjoy that. And hey, he didn't even stumble awkwardly over Loki's last name.
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