5F, exercise 2A, page 88.0:00
Merlin is one of the most fascinating figures in British mythology.0:08
He was a wizard, a poet, a teacher and an advisor to kings.0:13
His story is full of mystery and magic.0:18
Today we think of Merlin as a wise old man with a beard and a cloak who who had magical powers.0:22
Ancient myths describe him as being half human, the son of a woman and a demon.0:28
And they say he could turn into a bird or cloud.0:33
In the 6th century, the kings of Britain were fighting great battles with foreign enemies.0:37
News of Merlin's intelligence and magical abilities reached King Uther and he became the king's advisor.0:43
One day, Merlin had a vision that the king's son Arthur, was in great danger.0:50
Merlin advised the king to send his son to live in the forest.0:56
As the young Arthur was growing up in the forest, Merlin became his guardian and teacher.1:00
When Uther died, the noblemen of the country started fighting each other for the throne.1:06
To put an end to the fighting, Merlin created a contest to choose the new king.1:12
He stuck the magic sword Excalibur into a large stone and said whoever pulled it out was the true king.1:17
All the strongest men in the land tried to free the sword, but failed.1:25
Then Arthur, who was looking for a sword for a local tournament, saw the sword and lifted it out easily.1:30
He became king and made Merlin his special advisor.1:37
Even today, people wonder if Merlin was more than just a character of medieval stories.1:41
Real or not, Merlin continues to fascinate people whenever they hear his story.1:47
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