Western Classic Mythology 1

Author: Yi Hong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Myths can cultivate imagination; children lacking imagination will lead mediocre lives. Myths can enhance self-confidence; children lacking confidence will lead lives of self-doubt. Myths can inspire ambition; children lacking ambition will lead unproductive lives. Out of reverence for fate, in modern Western households, there are two books: one is the Bible, and the other is Greek and Roman Myths. The former is a spiritual anchor, while the latter is a parental warning to children to always spread their wings of imagination, to dream of the many possibilities they will face in their future lives. Reading these Western myths can help only children raised in a sugar-coated environment experience the wonder and cruelty of fate. The highly frequent idioms and allusions used in modern Western languages, such as the "Pomegranate" that stirs conflict, the invaluable "Golden Fleece," and the "Pandora's Box" that brings disaster, all originate from stories in Western myths. Chinese young readers familiar with the origins of these allusions will undoubtedly benefit from learning English and understanding Western culture. In the writing of this book, simplified treatment has been adopted to align with the reading habits of Chinese children. May Chinese children, after reading this book, improve their ability to survive independently.