Greek Mythology and Legends (I)

Author: Lü Zhishi
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: Greek mythology is widely spread in Western society, with a profound influence that permeates various aspects of life. Whether in literary and artistic works or in newspapers and magazines, people often encounter words or allusions from Greek mythology such as "trident," "Apollo," "Venus," "Achilles' heel," "Pandora's box," and "Trojan horse." This book selects and translates thirteen stories from three parts: "The Genealogy of Ancient Greek Heroes," "The Trojan War," and "The Wanderings of Odysseus," and is published in a bilingual English-Chinese format for the readers' enjoyment.