Pele and White Buffalo Calf Woman

The video explores the myths of two goddesses: Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess, and the White Buffalo Calf Woman from the Buffalo Nation. Pele's story highlights her dual nature as a creator and destroyer, while the White Buffalo Calf Woman brings cultural gifts and teachings to her people. The video discusses themes of power, consent, and the relationship between humans and deities.

What is the main focus of this episode of Crash Course Mythology?

• The history of Captain Cook

• The life of Mike Rugnetta

• The exploration of goddesses

• The mythology of ancient Greece

What is Pele known for in Hawaiian mythology?

• Being a goddess of the sea

• Being a goddess of the wind

• Being a goddess of fire and volcanoes

• Being a goddess of the sky

What task does Pele assign to her sister Hi'iaka?

• To guard the Kilauea Volcano

• To fetch the prince Lohiau from Kauai

• To find a new home for the family

• To collect magical herbs

What promise does Pele break while Hi'iaka is on her journey?

• Not to harm the Lehua groves

• To give Hi'iaka more power

• To protect the prince Lohiau

• To visit the beach with her sisters

How does the story of Pele and Lohiau conclude?

• Lohiau is revived and the Lehua groves regrow

• Pele destroys the world

• Hi'iaka becomes the new goddess of fire

• Lohiau remains dead

Who is the White Buffalo Calf Woman?

• A warrior from the north

• A mythical bird

• A goddess of the sea

• A culture bringer to the Buffalo Nation

What does the White Buffalo Calf Woman teach the Buffalo Nation?

• The use of the sacred pipe

• The art of war

• How to build strong houses

• The secrets of the ocean

What is the significance of the sacred pipe introduced by the White Buffalo Calf Woman?

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It is a tool for hunting

• It is used to summon rain

• It symbolizes the connection between earth and sky

What lesson can be learned from the story of the White Buffalo Calf Woman?

• The power of silence

• The significance of proper behavior and order

• The value of patience

• The importance of wealth

What is a common theme between the stories of Pele and the White Buffalo Calf Woman?

• The destructive power of nature

• The importance of consent and respect

• The need for revenge

• The quest for immortality