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cover of episode Air worms and fire breathing dragons: Old English animal stories with Hana Videen

Air worms and fire breathing dragons: Old English animal stories with Hana Videen

2024/5/2
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Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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  1. This week, we delve into the fascinating world of Old English with medievalist Hana Videen, author of "The Deorhord."  We'll uncover the secrets of Old English animal names, from "walking weaver" for spider to the ominous "unland" for a whale's deceptive island.

 

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