Summer School

Summer School

Lesson 1

When Perseus grew up, Polydectes gave him a series of challenging tasks to complete. Armed with a sword made by the god Hermes, winged sandals, and a shiny bronze shield given to him by the goddess Athena, Perseus slew the dreaded monster Medusa. This hideous creature had writhing snakes for hair, elephant-like tusks for teeth, and blood-red eyes. Whoever looked at her was instantly turned to stone.

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Vocabulary

• Prophecy: knowledge of the future.

• Fate: decree or designate beforehand.

• Imprisoned: being in captivity.

• Stunning: commanding attention.

• Dreaded: causing fear or dread or terror.

• Writhing: moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion.

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