Ceto.

Ceto (Κητώ) (Kētṓ) means 'sea monster'. She was a sea goddess in Greek myths and legends. Ceto's parents were Pontus (Πόντος) (Póntos) and Gaia (Γαῖα) (Gaîa).

Phorcys (Φόρκυς) (Phórkos) was her consort. They had children: the Gorgons (Γοργώνες) (Gorgones), the Graeae (Γραῖαι) (graîa), Echidna (Ἔχιδνα) (Ékhidna), and Ladon (Λάδωνος) (Ladonos). The Nemean lion (Νεμέος λέων) (Leo Nemeaeus) and the Sphinx (σφίγξ) (phíx) were Ceto's children, too.

Also, Ceto had several siblings.

Nature.

Nature is very different. There are many plants and animals. Also, there are forests, jungles, rivers, seas, oceans. It's nature, too.

Red, green, brown, and etc. are colors of plants and animals.

Nature is beautiful.

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Literature. Part ninety seven.

                                                    "The Fisherman and His Soul" by Oscar Wilde.

Once upon a time there was a young man. He was a Fisherman. The Fisherman fell in love in beautiful Mermaid.

But his Soul prevented him from being with his love. As a result, the Fisherman gave up his Soul.

Apart from the Fisherman, the Soul visited different places and met many creatures there.

The Soul told the Fisherman everything.

The Soul and the Fisherman reunited. Also, the Soul made the Fisherman do bad things.

At the end the Fisherman and the Mermaid died in the sea. 

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Proteus.

Proteus (Πρωτεύς) was known as a sea-god in Greek myths and legends. His parents were Poseidon (Ποσειδῶν) and Phoenice (Φοινίκη).

Proteus is also called the "Old Man of the Sea" and Proteus of Egypt.

He met with other characters, such as: Menelaus (Μενέλαος), beautiful Helen (Ἑλένη), and etc.

Proteus had wives and children.

Tales from childhood: The sea cruise.

Sophie, Beth, and Johnny decided to spend their spring holidays on the seashore. Several other children went with them, too.

When they arrived in the place, the children were in for a surprise. Friends found out they were going on a cruise soon.

“I always wanted this!” Sophie thought.

The children really enjoyed riding on the ship. They saw new places.

“I liked this type of holiday!” Beth said.

“It’s wonderful voyage!” some girl said.

Little Sophie was very pleased that she went on a cruise.

Literature. Part sixty nine.

                                           The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway.

Santiago is an old man. He is a fisherman. Santiago tried to catch fish every day. This went on for eighty four days. He couldn't catch fish in the sea.

Many people thought that Santiago was an unlucky fisherman, expect for a young boy named Manolin, who helped him. Santiago and Manolin became friends.

The fisherman meets with various difficulties and problems. Manolin always supported Santiago. The old man solved his own problems.

On the eighty-fifth day, Santiago caught a large marlin fish. But the sharks ate this fish.

Little Manolin worried for Santiago.

At the end, they were going to fish together.

This novel was translated to many languages. The book had different awards. There are movies and cartoons about this story.

I'm on the ocean.

2017.

Literature. Part fifty five.

                                             "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time in the sea was a kingdom with princesses. These princesses were mermaids. Then they became fifteen-yearsold the girls could see the surface and people.

So, one mermaid noticed ship in the sea. There was a prince. She saved him after an accident.

The mermaid understood that she fell in love with him. She decided go to the witch. She gave the little mermaid legs, but took her voice.

Young girl met the prince. They were in the palace. But the mermaid couldn't talk.

The prince didn't know that she saved his life. He met another girl with mermaid's voice. Young man wanted to marry her.

On the ship were mermaid, prince, and his bride. The little mermaid was very sad.

Other mermaid princesses told about the witch. Before evening the little mermaid must kill the prince. Or she becomes sea foam.

But she saved the prince again. The poor girl decided to become sea foam.

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Sirens.

Sirens were creatures in greek mythology. They had women's head and birds' body. Achelous and Calliope were Sirens parents.

These creatures lived not far from sea. Sirens met with other gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece.

Artists and sculptors created a lot of paintings and sculptures of these creatures.

Nymphs.

Nymphs were goddesses of ancient Greek mythology. They had their own part of nature such as: forest, sea, and mountains.

Nymphs were strong but honest.

Also, they met many different gods and heroes. Nymphs had relations with the.

History of Australia.

Australia is situated on one continent. Before the discovery of this continent Indigenous Australians lived there. They had their own culture, mythology, languages, music, and art.

This continent is situated in the Southern Hemisphere. Climate in Australia is hot and dry. There are mountains named Australian Alps. Also, the continent is washed up by seas and oceans. Unusual animals live in this place.

When Europeans discovered Australia many things changed on the continent.

In 1901 a country named Australia appeared.

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Literature. Part forty.

                                           Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.

This famous novel was published on April 25, 1719, in the United Kingdom. Author said that his book was an allegory.

Young Robinson Crusoe wanted to travel to the sea. He met a lot of adventures on his way. After shipwreck Robinson appeared on the deserted island. He lived there for twenty eight years.

Character did different things for his life. Also, Robinson Crusoe met a tribe of cannibals. He saved one man from them and called him "Friday". They became friends

At the end Robinson was saved and returned home.

There are many illustrations and movies about this story. Novel was translated different languages.

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Poseidon.

Poseidon was a god of waters and Sea in Ancient Greece. His parents were Cronus and Rhea. Poseidon was Zeus and Hades brother. Also, god was responsible for earthquakes and horses.

God of waters had his own symbols: trident, dolphin, bull, and horse. Poseidon married Amphitrite and had children.

There are many myths and legends about this greek god of Sea and waters. Artists and sculptors created beautiful works of Poseidon.

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Tales from childhood: Important travel.

At the end of summer Sophie took a trip. Girl lived in a hotel, another region in country. Sophie lived with her teacher and other children. Around them there were sea and mountains. It was so beautiful!

For tree weeks little Sophie saw a lot of interesting places such as: statues, sea, mountains, pictures, and etc. Because they often travelled by bus and hiking. Nature and history were important subjects for children.

She had new feelings. Also, Sophie became more adult and independent.

Grandmother was very proud of Sophie.

At the beginning of school year Sophie write essay about her summer trip.

Long-awaited summer.

Congratulations-today is June 1st. The first day of summer. New season, new month, new week, and new day. For pupil and students long-awaited holidays!

Also today is very important holiday-International Children's Day. On this year this holiday celebrates jubilee sixty-five years (since 1950).

Somebody like sleep until noon, travels around the world or in a neighboring town, long days and short nights... Bright sun will be hear our bodies so we became sunburned.

Sea-is one part of summer for many people. I like feeling when arrive on a plane from a cold climate to a warm. Summer clothes such as swimming suit (bright and beautiful), light dress, sunglasses, shawl, and cap (in very hot weather) became usual on this season.

But if you haven't got a warm sea in your city or a chance for travel-don't be sad you can find many interesting things in your place! Go in cafe for ice cream, watching movies in cinema with friends, have a great shopping.

All good luck and good summer!