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The myth of Medusa

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Learning Stats

B2

CEFRレベル

663

Total Words

337

Unique Words

6/10

難易度

Vocabulary Diversity 51%

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Before, her hair was a writhing nest of snakes

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and her eyes had the power to petrify,

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Medusa was a young woman who worshipped at the temple of Athena,

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the goddess of wisdom and war.

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But all the while, as Medusa tended to Athena’s shrine,

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Poseidon, god of the seas and horses, was watching her.

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And one night, he crept into the temple as Medusa prayed,

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and assaulted her.

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Key Vocabulary (21)

power A1 noun

Power refers to the ability to do something or to control people and things. It also means the energy, like electricity, used to make machines, lights, and heaters work.

ancient A2 adjective

Something is ancient if it belongs to a time in the very distant past, usually thousands of years ago. It can also describe something that is extremely old or no longer modern in a more general sense.

shield A1 noun

A shield is a large piece of metal or wood used by soldiers to protect their bodies from weapons. In a general sense, it is anything that protects you from danger, pain, or damage.

"Example sentence using shield."

young A1 adjective

Describes a person, animal, or thing that has lived or existed for only a short period of time. It is the opposite of 'old' and typically refers to the early stages of life or development.

"She's still very young, only 18 years old."

head A1 noun

The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It is supported by the neck and is the center for the senses and thinking.

"The head is important."

cave A1 noun

A cave is a large, natural hole or open space under the ground or in the side of a mountain or hill. It is often formed by water wearing away rock over a long period of time.

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