In medieval times, people who broke religious laws __________________________ torture.

After World War I, German money lost its value. A whole basketful of money could only buy a(n) ________ amount of goods.

If you visit Rome, you should also visit some of the _______________________ towns and villages. The Italian countryside is beautiful!

The king wanted to have a(n) _______________________ wedding for his daughter, so that everyone could see how wealthy he was.

If you buy a first-class ticket on the express train from Paris to Istanbul, you get a(n)_____________ private cabin with silk pillows, free slippers, and unlimited baklava (Turkish pastry).

If you fall asleep at your desk with your watch against your face, your watch may leave a(n) ____________ on your cheek.

I hope Yang Ming Shan is just a regular mountain, and not a(n) _______________________ volcano!

Although an earthquake happened yesterday, the school day was _______________________. Regular classes continued as usual.

After the flood, many of the townspeople returned to their houses, to see if they could_______ any of their possessions.

Norse mythology was a key part of Viking culture. Story-telling was a __________________________ activity for the Vikings.

Norse mythology includes many ________________________—long and dramatic stories about heroes and gods like Sigmund and Thor.

These gods live in the ________________________ kingdom of Valhalla, a truly glorious place.

Freya is a really interesting goddess. She ________________________ goodness and love, becoming a symbol of these things through her kind actions. She also rode in a chariot that was pulled by cats instead of horses.

Recently, archaeologists working in the Vikings’ ________________________ lands made a big discovery.

These archaeologists ________________________ a large collection of old books.

The books were made with great ________________________; each one is ornately decorated with illustrations and elaborate lettering.

It turns out that Freya was the leader of the Valkyries, a group of ________________________ female warriors who had the power to decide which fighters would die in a battle. The goddess of love and beauty was also the goddess of war!

People also believed that Freya could influence their ________________________. They prayed and asked Freya to help them find love and live long lives.

Clearly, these books will help us to ________________________a new, more correct understanding of Freya. What a lucky find!