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It's the end of the world, everybody. Well, it's the end of our mythology series, anyway. This week, we're talking about how mythological themes have made their way into the English language. We're taking on the Herculean task of...
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Achilles' Heel
Max is struggling with his math homework. Moon encourages Max and tells him that she knows that math is his "Achilles' heel", which means a weakness, a skill that isn't strong or something that makes you vulnerable.
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Did You Know? Achilles
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Crash Course
Crash Course Mythology #41: Mythical Language and Idiom
Well, it's the end of our mythology series, anyway. This week, we're talking about how mythological themes have made their way into the English language. We're taking on the Herculean task of tracking down phrases that have made their...