Gods and spirits
School resourceAge 7–11, 12–16, 16+
The British Museum is full of objects and images related to people’s beliefs about the divine or spiritual world.
These range from images of gods to objects used in worship. This teacher guide offers ideas to get you started thinking about gods and spirits in the Museum and suggested projects for the classroom.
Image: Feather god Hawaii, Polynesia, possibly 18th century AD.