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Myths, legends and ghosts in Great Britain

Myths, legends and ghosts in Great Britain. Myths, legends and ghosts in Great Britain. Some key vocabulary. Myths Legends Ghosts. Haunted Places. Key vocabulary: ghosts spirits haunted killed associated with. Haunted Places.

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Myths, legends and ghosts in Great Britain

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  1. Myths, legends and ghosts in Great Britain Myths, legends and ghosts in Great Britain

  2. Some key vocabulary • Myths • Legends • Ghosts

  3. Haunted Places • Key vocabulary: • ghosts • spirits • haunted • killed • associated with

  4. Haunted Places • Chillingham Castle is situated in Northumberland, in the north-east of England • It is thought to be full of ghosts and spirits • There is also a torture chamber full of horrible things

  5. Haunted Places • Glamis Castle in Scotland is thought to be the most haunted place in Britain • One of the ghosts is the “Grey Lady”, who was killed in 1537 • The castle has a small chapel in the garden, and no-one is allowed to sit in one of the chairs, because it belongs to the Grey Lady

  6. King Arthur

  7. King Arthur • The legend of King Arthur is one of Britain´s most famous stories • It is about a good king who fights monsters and evil people His sword is called Excalibur and he has the Round Table where all his knights sit Some say that Excalibur was stuck in a rock, others that the Lady of the Lake gave it to Arthur

  8. King Arthur • The BBC has made a television series called “Merlin,” which is about Arthur when he was a teenager • Let´s meet some of the characters!

  9. King Arthur • Arthur is a prince who will one day be king • He lives in Camelot with his father • He is quite arrogant, but is also strong, brave and caring

  10. King Arthur • Merlin is a boy who can do magic • He works for Arthur • He will be an important part of Arthur´s reign and he often uses magic to save Arthur´s life

  11. King Arthur • Guinevere is a servant in Arthur´s palace • One day, in the future, she will marry Arthur and become his queen • She is kind, caring and sensible

  12. King Arthur • Lancelot is a knight who is Arthur´s best friend • In the legend, he is ugly – do you think he is ugly?! • He is in love with Guinevere and their love will cause many problems

  13. King Arthur • Morgana is a friend of Arthur • She also has magical powers • She is caring, strong and passionate

  14. King Arthur • King Uther Pendragon is Arthur´s father, and king of Camelot • He hates magic and kills anyone who practises magic • Although he can be cruel and nasty, he loves Arthur very much and wants him to be a good king

  15. King Arthur • Here are some of the monsters and enemies that Arthur has to fight!

  16. King Arthur • The legend tells us that Arthur is badly wounded in a battle • He asks one of his friends to throw Excalibur back into the lake • As he is dying, a boat arrives to take him away • It is said that King Arthur will return to Britain when the country is in danger

  17. Robin Hood • The legend of Robin Hood is also extremely well-known in Britain • Robin Hood was a rich man who had his money taken away by the bad king of England, King John. He decided to steal money from rich people and give it to`poor people • He is widely regarded as a hero

  18. Robin Hood • Once again, the BBC has made a television series about Robin Hood, so… let´s meet the characters!

  19. Robin Hood • Robin Hood is a young man who steals money to help the poor • He is very brave, kind and principled • He is a skilled fighter and brave warrior

  20. Robin Hood • Marian, or Maid Marian, is Robin´s girlfriend • She helps him to steal money and fight his enemies • She is very brave, passionate and determined

  21. Robin Hood • Guy of Gisbourne, the Sheriff of Nottingham and King John are the “bad guys,” Robin Hood´s enemies • They are cruel and nasty to the poor

  22. Robin Hood • Robin has many friends to help him battle against the wicked Sheriff • Their names are Will, Much, Djaq, Friar Tuck, Little John and Allan • They live in Sherwood Forest to hide from the bad guys

  23. Fairies • Fairies are generally thought to be small, pretty people • However, they are also thought to be extremely tall and potentially dangerous • Which film is this fairy from?

  24. Fairies • The case of the Cottingley Fairies is one of the most famous fairy stories in Britain • In 1917 two girls called Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright, who were cousins, took five photographs of fairies playing in their garden

  25. Fairies • Some people thought the photos were real, others said that they were fake • The famous author Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote the Sherlock Holmes stories, believed that the photos were genuine • However, in 1981 the girls (now old ladies) said that the photos were fake, that the fairies were made out of paper and held upright by hairpins • But Frances always said that the fifth photo was genuine The mysterious fifth photo – is it real or not?

  26. Green Man • The Green Man is not only found in Great Britain, but is one of its most frequent symbols • It is usually found on churches

  27. Green Man This Green Man is in Cadiz This Green Man is in Rochester Cathedral

  28. Selkies • Selkies are creatures from Irish and Scottish mythology • They are seals which can shed their skin to become humans • Traditionally selkies become humans and fall in love with another human being • However, after a certain period of time the selkie becomes a seal again and returns to the sea • They are associated with romantic, sad stories

  29. Banshees • Banshees are from an Irish mythology • When someone is dying, the banshee wails and screams • They wear long dresses of white or grey and often have long fair hair • It is said that if you see a comb lying on the ground, you should not pick it up, because a banshee has prepared a trap and is ready to take you away

  30. Mermaids The word “mermaid” comes from the Old English word “mere,” meaning sea, and “maid” meaning young woman They have the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish They typically appear with a comb and a mirror While films like “The Little Mermaid” show kind mermaids, other stories say that they deliberately drown humans

  31. Leprechauns • Leprechauns are a type of fairy which are found in Ireland • They look like old men, dressed in a green suit • They are the same size as a small child • They like to play tricks and tell jokes

  32. Fairies and fairy circles • A fairy ring is a circle of mushrooms, found mainly in woods and forests • It is said that it is the home of fairies and spirits • It is thought that if a human steps into the ring, they will become invisible and will not be able to leave the ring

  33. Crop Circles • Crop circles are detailed patterns which appear in fields across Britain • It was thought that the devil had made the designs • Some people think that aliens make the patterns!

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