Greek mythology

Author: Schwab
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: When you start reading this book, you will first be drawn to the continuous tension of the plot and the rich details. Before you realize it, you begin an interesting journey of exploring the great origins of Western culture. In the West, the extent of one's knowledge of Greek mythology has always been a measure of their education. Greek mythology has long become an integral part of Western culture and has continuously influenced the development of Western society, culture, literature, and art. Many plots in Greek mythology have now evolved into some fundamental concepts in Western culture; the tension in human nature explained by Greek mythology has laid the foundation for the moral and ethical structure of today's Western society. Therefore, if you want to discuss Western culture without Greek mythology, it is almost impossible. If you want to truly understand the West, Greek mythology should be an introductory and required course.