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This episode is about the origin of days of the week in Russian. Listen to the episode to get to know why ВОСКРЕСЕНЬЕ ( Sunday) is called this way and what the name used to be before that. 

The episode consists of explanation in Russian, followed by the English translation and vocabulary list.

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Origin of days of the week in Russian 

Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology, is one of the most celebrated heroes renowned for his incredible strength, courage, and determination. The Twelve Labors of Hercules are a series of tasks that he was assigned to atone for a grave sin—killing his own family in a fit of madness, inflicted upon him by the goddess Hera. These labors were both a punishment and a path to redemption.

The tasks, given by King Eurystheus of Tiryns, were meant to be impossible feats, designed to test Hercules to the very limits of his abilities. 

The story of Hercules and the Twelve Labors is a powerful tale of perseverance, redemption, and the triumph of the human spirit over insurmountable odds. 

TRANSCRIPT:

Ο πρώτος άθλος του Ηρακλή ήταν να σκοτώσει το λιοντάρι της Νεµέας. Το φοβερό αυτό λιοντάρι ήταν της Ήρας και το είχε µεγαλώσει η ίδια. Το δέρµα του ήταν τόσο σκληρό που τα σιδερένια βέλη δεν το περνούσαν. Ζούσε σε µια σπηλιά µε δυο εισόδους, στην πλαγιά ενός βουνού κοντά στη Νεµέα. Από εκεί κατέβαινε στην πεδιάδα και κατασπάραζε ζώα και ανθρώπους. Οι κάτοικοι ήταν απελπισµένοι και δεν τολµούσαν να βγουν στην εξοχή.

Ο Ηρακλής, πηγαίνοντας στη Νεµέα, πέρασε από το ιερό άλσος της πόλης, έκοψε µια αγριελιά και με το ξύλο της έφτιαξε ένα βαρύ ρόπαλο. Μετά πήγε και περίµενε κοντά στη φωλιά του λιονταριού. Όταν εμφανίστηκε, ο Ηρακλής το χτύπησε µε τα βέλη του. Τα βέλη όμως έπεσαν στη γη χωρίς αποτέλεσμα και το εξαγριωμένο λιοντάρι επιτέθηκε στον Ηρακλή. Τότε αυτός το χτύπησε µε το ρόπαλο του. Το λιοντάρι πόνεσε και κρύφτηκε στη σπηλιά του. Ο Ηρακλής τότε πήρε µεγάλες πέτρες, έκλεισε τη µια είσοδο και µπήκε από την άλλη. Το λιοντάρι βρυχήθηκε και όρµησε πάνω στον ήρωα. Πάλευαν για µια ώρα αλλά στο τέλος, ο Ηρακλής κατάφερε να το πνίξει με τα χέρια του. Μετά πήρε το δέρµα του, τη λεοντή, τη φόρεσε και γύρισε στις Μυκήνες. Όταν τον είδε ο Ευρυσθέας με τη λεοντή τρόµαξε τόσο πολύ που διέταξε να του φτιάξουν ένα χάλκινο πιθάρι, για να κρύβεται όταν θα κινδύνευε.



GREEK VIBE

ο Ηρακλής και το λιοντάρι της Νεμέας

In this story, an aeroplane named Seven is using a secret energy source. But the assistant engineer might know what it is. 
This is Part 3 of 5. 

It was 12:00pm and Seven was playing cards with Zack the pilot in their hangar.
 
Seven picked up a few cards and slammed five down on the table. “Once again, I’m winning, Zack. When will you ever learn? You can’t beat me—Hah!” 

Zack, looking frustrated, said, “Next time I’ll beat you. I’m going to practice online. You’ll see. Next time.” 

Tobee arrived for work and went straight to the office. He noticed the security camera system was blinking, alerting some kind of action needed. Tobee took care of it and turned to exit the office. 

But what was this? In front of him there were several huge barrels labelled ‘7-Up’. Tobee thought that it was illegal to use 7-Up. He understood it was a cheaper fuel source, but he believed it wasn’t worth the risk. Tobee believed in the government’s decision to ban 7-Up as a fuel source. 

Tobee stepped out into the main hangar and confronted Zack. 

“Boss? There are seven giant barrels of 7-Up in the office. Have you been giving it to Seven? You know that’s illegal, right? Why are you doing this? You’re risking your entire business.” 

Zack looked undeniably suspicious and worried. He struggled to speak confidently and said, “Oh that… that’s left over from my son’s 14th birthday party last week. Want some?” 

Tobee said, “Uh… okay. But… I’m a bit… hurt that you didn’t invite me…” 

Zack laughed nervously. “Yes… I only just invited family and friends… Sorry, Tobee. Maybe next time. Uhh, feel free to take some home if you want.” 

As Tobee left the main hangar, Seven whispered to Zack, “Phew, that was a close one. Thankfully he bought it.” 

Tobee didn’t believe Zack’s improvised story, but he tried to play along. He didn’t want Zack catching onto him. Tobee thought that he’d discover the truth for himself. 


Being a Cloud

Seven the Aeroplane

Это аудио для карточки с лексикой на тему "СЕМЬЯ" на русском языке. Ниже вы найдете слова и выражения о которых я рассказываю в этом аудио.
✨СЕМЬЯ✨
1. быть названным в честь 
Пример: Моего племянника назвали в мою честь, мы оба Николаи.

2. быть похожим на
Пример: Мой брат больше похож на папу, чем на маму.

3. многодетная семья
Пример: В мире всё меньше и меньше становится многодетных семей.

4. семейные традиции 
Пример: Ездить каждое лето на море стало нашей семейной традицией.

5. навещать кого-то
Пример: Я живу далеко от матери, во Франции, и не могу часто ее навещать.


Russian with Nick

4 | 🎙️ | Аудио с лексикой СЕМЬЯ

結婚式に参加したおはなしです。

Natural Nihongo Chat

結婚式ってやっぱり感動しますよね♪

Click on the link and read the story while listening to the episode for better understanding: https://www.culturagenial.com/historias-infantis-contos-para-criancas/#anchor-feijao 

Story vocabulary:
Era uma vez (Once upon a time)  
família (family)  
ursos (bears)  
vivia (lived)  
casa (house)  
bonitinha (cute)  
meio (middle)  
floresta (forest)  
todos os dias (every day)  
antes do almoço (before lunch)  
mamãe (mom)  
papai (dad)  
filho (son)  
caminhar (walk)  
redondezas (surroundings)  
mingau (porridge)  
esfriava (cooled)  
tigelas (bowls)  
certo dia (one day)  
fora (outside)  
menininha (little girl)  
loira (blonde)  
cabelos cacheados (curly hair)  
apelido (nickname)  
Cachinhos Dourados (Goldilocks)  
perdida (lost)  
avistar (spot)  
casinha (little house)  
resolver (decide)  
bater (knock)  
porta (door)  
ninguém (no one)  
respondia (answered)  
decide entrar (decides to enter)  
entreaberta (ajar)  
aconchegante (cozy)  
em cima (on top)  
mesa (table)  
alimento (food)  
provou (tasted)  
quase queimou (almost burned)  
língua (tongue)  
quente (hot)  
frio (cold)  
sem graça (tasteless)  
experimentou (tried)  
morno (warm)  
delicioso (delicious)  
cansada (tired)  
cadeiras (chairs)  
sentar (sit)  
dura (hard)  
larga (wide)  
desconfortável (uncomfortable)  
pequena (small)  
frágil (fragile)  
quebrou (broke)  
explorando (exploring)  
subiu (went up)  
escadas (stairs)  
quarto (bedroom)  
camas (beds)  
deitou (lay down)  
enorme (huge)  
mole (soft)  
perfeita (perfect)  
adormeceu (fell asleep)  
pouco tempo depois (a short time later)  
voltaram (returned)  
algo de errado (something wrong)  
mexeu (touched)  
provado (tasted)  
comeram (ate)  
cadeirinha (little chair)  
subiram (went up)  
percebeu (realized)  
deitado (laying down)  
desarrumada (messy)  
grito (shout)  
assustada (scared)  
num pulo (with a jump)  
correndo (running)  
caiu (fell)  
segurou (held)  
explicou (explained)  
poderia (could) 
convidada (invited)


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En el Episodio 04 de "Segurola y Habana", el Podcast donde el idioma de los argentinos es explicado por argentinos, hoy les traemos la expresión "Alto guiso". ¿Qué es un alto guiso? Argentinos responden en su idioma.


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