希腊神话英文介绍(附演讲稿).ppt

Greek Mythology is a group of traditional tales told by the ancient Greeks about the deeds of gods, heroes and their relations with human beings. The Greek mythology is an important part of the ancient culture which has vast and deep influence on the whole western culture. Its great influence upon the English language and literature is beyond description. A great number of words and idioms in the English language come from the Greek mythology. Gods the old theogony : the Tians （旧神谱:奥林匹斯十二泰坦） the old theogony : the Gods （新神谱奥林匹斯十二主神） Heroes Perseus (珀尔修斯) Jason (伊阿宋) Heracles (赫拉克勒斯) Theseus (忒修斯) Monsters Medusa(美杜莎) Minotaurus (米诺陶洛斯) Cerberus (刻耳柏洛斯) Zeus 宙斯 Father of Gods and men the god of sky and thunder However, he is known for his erotic escapades. These resulted in many godly and heroic offspring, including Athena, Apollo and so on. His symbols are the thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and oak. Ares 阿瑞斯 All that you have, is dead! ------Ares the Greek god of war Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera. In Greek literature, he often represents the physical or violent aspect of war, in contrast to the armored Athena. Hermes 赫尔墨斯 Hermes was the son of Zeus and the Pleiade, Maia, a daughter of the Titan, Atlas. The second youngest of the Olympian gods, he was born before Dionysus. God of sun. God of healing who taught man medicine. God of truth , who can not speak a lie. Apollo 阿波罗 Apollo also was the god of music and poetry. He could stir up all feelings. These feelings are expressed in lofty songs. With his lyre of gold and the sweet accents of his godlike voice held the choir of the Musesat Olympus. One of Apollos most important daily tasks is to harness his chariot with four horses and drive the sun across the sky. During the day hed rove his carriage of gold and ivory , and brought light , life and