Norse-Myth-北欧神话---英语演讲.ppt

Norse Myth --By Zhang Manyi Outline I. History A. Origin B. Development C. Fading III. Famous Gods A. Odin B. Thor C. Loki II. Mainline A. Structure B. Creation of the World C. Twilight of the Gods III. Influence A. Weekday Names B. Films C. Games History Origin Norse: the northern part of the Europe A part of the Germanic (日耳曼人的) Mythology 1st Century History Origin Norse: the northern part of the Europe A part of the Germanic (日耳曼人的) Mythology 1st Century History Development 7th Century The Vikings (维京人) conquered lots of places Norse Myth became well-known History Development 7th Century The Vikings (维京人) conquered lots of places Norse Myth became well-known History Fading 13th Century Christians took control of the Europe A part of the myths was kept in Iceland Mainline Structure Mainline: The gods their interaction with other beingness. 4 brilliant races Giant God Elve Dwarve Mainline The Creation Giant Yimr arose from water Buri arose from ice Buri’s grandson was Odin(奥丁) Mainline The Creation Odin and his brothers killed Ymir The world comes from Ymir’s dead body Mainline Twilight of the Gods (诸神之黄昏) Final battle God VS Giant Gods are doom to lose World was destroyed Famous Gods Odin: King of the Gods （奥丁） Created the world and humans God of Death, Wisdom, Power, War Famous Gods Thor: God of Thunder （托尔/索尔） Most powerful god God of thunder, Storms, Strength, Protection Famous Gods Loki: God of Fire （洛基） Giant, Odin’s blood brother Helped a lot and caused lots of trouble God’s enemy Influence Weekday Names Sunday: Sól’s day Goddess of Sun Monday: Máni’s day God of Moon Tuesday: Týr’s day God of War Wednesday: Woden’s day Ordin Thursday: Thor’s day God of Thunder Friday: Fríge’s day Goddess of Love Influence Films Elves Dwarves in The Lord of the Rings ( 指环王 ) Marvel Comic Hero Thor ( 雷神 ) Loki’s mask in The Ma