Mythology - Phrases and Phrasal Verbs

Mythology

PhrasesandPhrasal Verbs

By: Mxs Rodríguez

The God of Thunder warned the young warrior, Odysseus, that he would meet his fate in once he crossed that door, and he choosed to face it.

Meet Someone's Fate: To face one's destiny, whether good or bad.

"Slaying the Nemean Lion was no simple feat. Its golden fur was impenetrable by mortal weapons, making it a truly Herculean task. Yet, with his divine strength, Hercules strangled the beast with his bare hands."

Herculean taskA challenge requiring extraordinary effort.

As the world lay in darkness, the priests gathered at Teotihuacan to call upon the gods. They begged Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca to reignite the sun, offering blood sacrifices to restore light to the world

call upon the gods:To ask for divine help

The gods of the underworld had burned the Hero Twins to ashes, believing them dead. Yet, they rose from the Ashes once more, disguised as performers, ready to outwit their enemies and reclaim their father’s honor

Rise from the ashesTo recover from a major setback

The temple inscriptions declared that Ramses II was destined to defeat the Hittites at Kadesh. The words were set in stone, an unchangeable truth carved by the gods themselves.

set in stone Something that cannot be changed

A mere boy, born from a peach, dared to challenge the Oni that terrorized his land. With only a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant as allies, he fought against the odds and emerged victorious.

Fight against the odds To struggle against difficult circumstances

King Zhou of Shang was warned by the gods not to mistreat his people, but he ignored their omens. His downfall was inevitable—his rule was doomed to fail, and the Mandate of Heaven passed to a new dynasty

Doomed to fail Destined to be unsuccessful or tragic

From grandfathers to grandchildren, the legend of the Kurukshetra war continues to live on, shaping the wisdom of countless ages

Pass down a legend To share a myth or heroic story through generations.

It's Your Turn

Write a short story retelling this myth. Your story should include a prophecy, a sacrifice, and a hero who fights against the odds.

Guidelines for The Writting:✅ 250 Words ✅Use at least three of the Phrases ✅ Describe the gods and their powers. ✅ Include a twist in the prophecy.