英美文化简介ppt课件.ppt

西方古典文化 Classical Western Culture 主讲：张伯香 Lecture 6 Greek Epic Poems（希腊史诗） I. What is an Epic? A long narrative poem on a great subject Written in a dignified style Tells about the adventures of a traditional hero with super-human courage and strength, who fights a war or takes a long and difficult journey. Embodies the value of the cultures they are written for. Iliad is a primary model for epic of war. Odyssey is a primary model for epic of the long journey. Epic poems draw on: Myth Religion History II. Homer (荷马) (c. 850 BC-c. 800 BC) A Greek poet. The earliest example of ancient Greek