Selected Greek Mythology Stories. II

Author: He Mingnian
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Greek mythology is a precious pearl in the treasure trove of world literature. For thousands of years, it has had an extremely profound influence on Western literature, language, painting, architecture, sculpture, religious beliefs, customs, and even aesthetic tastes. This book selects several articles from the original English version and provides annotations for proper nouns, background knowledge, and linguistic points in English. The book is divided into 46 chapters, with longer chapters having subheadings. It briefly outlines myths related to creation and several myths about the world. Then, it presents a series of beautiful mythological stories centered on the birth, activities, and loves and hates of the Olympian gods such as Zeus and his children. Among these stories are both heroic tales like the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece and the Trojan War's Trojan Horse trick, as well as legends like King Midas' donkey ears.