Teaching & Learning English
Announcement: I will be taking over Diet Pepsi’s account. OK, not rather taking over, but I will (probably) post stuff about Greek Mythology that resumes his ambition (if I have time and I have time and I have time and I have time). (That was repetitive, but the first one was time to do research, … Read more
THE TROJAN WAR： The Trojan Horse is a famous story from Greek mythology, part of the Trojan War. For ten long years, the Greek army tried to capture the city of Troy but failed every time. Then, the clever Greek hero Odysseus had a brilliant plan. The Greeks built a huge wooden horse and hid … Read more
John, a prophet on a lonely island, has a vision. A bright voice tells him to write what he sees. He sees a scroll with seven seals. When opened, they bring war, hunger, disease, and death. Seven angels blow trumpets, causing storms and darkness. A huge red beast rises, and many people following. But a … Read more
Even though Urban legend is defined as Urban myth, but in my perspective I will claim that a urban legend is not 100% a myth. First, I want to define the meaning of Urban legend and a myth. (Here are the definitions below) Urban legend: An often lurid story or anecdote that is based on hearsay and … Read more
On Thursday after they had celebrated Passover and Jesus had explained its new meaning, he was betrayed by Judas; Peter denied even knowing him and the rest of his special friends scattered because they were scared. And Jesus was scourged; he carried his cross to Golgotha; he was nailed to the cross and he was … Read more
The Kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit inhabiting lochs and pools, often appearing as a beautiful tame horse. Once a human, especially a child, mounts it, their skin adheres to the creature, which then drags them into the water to drown and devour them. It is a classic water-horse myth found across Celtic regions.
Jesus was betrayed and arrested. Leaders sentenced him to death, so he was nailed to a cross and passed away. His body was placed in a locked tomb. On the third day, his followers went to the tomb and found it empty. Jesus appeared to them, alive again. This miracle gives believers hope for eternal … Read more
Egypt’s Pharaoh enslaved the Israelites and ordered all their baby boys killed. Moses’ mom hid him in a basket on the Nile; Pharaoh’s daughter found and raised him. Later, Moses heard God’s call from a burning bush, went back to Egypt, and God sent ten plagues to force Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. Moses … Read more
The Dullahan is a type of fairy, which is a headless rider who carries his own decaying head under his arm. Where he stops riding, a person dies. He is also known in American folklore in Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, where he appears as the ghost of a Hessian soldier.
The Dhampir is said to be the child of a vampire and a human. Unlike their dead parents, they are living beings with unique powers: they can see invisible vampires, are renowned vampire hunters, and are often sought out to slay the undead. This myth explores the liminal space between the human and monstrous worlds.
The Kuchisake-Onna is a modern Japanese urban legend of a vengeful spirit, who appears as a woman with a surgical mask. She asks victims, “Am I beautiful?” If they say yes, she removes her mask to reveal a horribly slit mouth from ear to ear, asking “How about now?” The only ways to escape are … Read more
A female spirit from Irish folklore, the Banshee is a symbol of death. She attaches herself to old Irish families and appears as a wailing woman, often seen washing bloody clothes, to warn the family that somebody will die in the family. Her cry is a mournful, piercing sound.