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Jul 2019
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The Weaver Girl and the Cowherd (Beginne...

ARIEL GOODBODY
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In this beautiful Chinese myth, a young man falls in love with a goddess. But not everything is perfect. Her mother wants her back in Heaven. Will they ever be reunited?

Today's story is The Weaver Girl and the Cowherd. Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Cow for the full transcript. Level: Beginner. Genre: Myths & Legends. Vocabulary: Weave, Cowherd, Heaven, Dew, Earth, Human, Skin, Separate (verb). Setting: Ancient. Word Count: 1567. Author: Chinese Myths.

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