Easy English Stories - American Folklore: The Maid of the Mist

Learn new English vocabulary while listening to this short story about the Maid in the Mist, an important part of American folklore. The story is at the first half of the audio, the vocabulary is at the second half. Here is your vocabulary: Folklore: A noun that refers to the traditional stories, legends, and customs of a people or region. Mythical: An adjective that describes something that is based on myths, or stories that are not true. Sacrifice: A verb that means to give up something valuable or important for the benefit of others. Curse: A noun that refers to a spell or charm that is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune. Resolute: An adjective that describes someone who is firm in their decision or purpose. Haunting: An adjective that describes something that is eerie or unsettling, often in a beautiful or moving way. Integral: An adjective that describes something that is essential or necessary to the whole.