B2 Upper Intermediate English 4:55 668 words Animation

The Greek myth of the Fates’ prophecy - Iseult Gillespie

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Learning Stats

B2

CEFR Level

668

Total Words

378

Unique Words

6/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 57%

Subtitles (80 segments)

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Prince Meleager and his band of warriors crept towards the den

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of the terrifying beast they sought to slay.

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But unbeknownst to the prince and his followers,

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a dark secret loomed over his life...

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The night of Meleager’s birth, his mother Althaea, the Queen of Calydon,

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was visited by three shadowy goddesses, known as the Fates.

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Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos rarely appeared to mortals

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but wielded untold power over their lives.

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Key Vocabulary (18)

night A1 noun

Night is the period of time between sunset and sunrise when the sky is dark. It is the time when most people rest, sleep, and the moon is often visible.

dark A2 adjective

Having very little or no light, or being a color that is closer to black than white. It is commonly used to describe the lack of light in a space or the intensity of a color shade.

beast A1 noun

A large and powerful animal, especially one that is dangerous or wild. It can also describe a person who acts in a cruel way or someone who is very strong and skilled.

"The lion is a powerful beast."

birth B2 verb

To give birth to a baby or young animal, or to bring something new into existence such as an idea, organization, or movement. In academic and professional contexts, it often refers to the inception or creation of a new entity or concept.

boar B2 noun

A boar is a wild pig or an uncastrated male domestic pig, typically known for its thick hair, tusks, and aggressive nature. In ecological terms, it often refers to the wild species (Sus scrofa) found in forests across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

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