New Greek and Roman Mythology and Western Folklore

Author: Hao Peng (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: To enable English learners to gain a comprehensive understanding of Anglo-American culture in a relatively short time, we have compiled this series titled "Essential Background Knowledge for English Learning." Currently, five books in the series have been published. Anglo-American Folktales and Folk Customs introduces common knowledge such as popular Anglo-American folktales, legends, superstitions, symbolism of animals and plants, social etiquette, body language, wedding customs, and holidays. Greek and Roman Myths and Western Folklore focuses on Greek and Roman mythology. Greek and Roman mythology is the cradle of Western humanistic spirit, one of the foundations of modern Western civilization, a treasure trove of themes for Western literature, art, and music, and also one of the major sources of English idioms. The other foundation of modern Western civilization is Christianity. Christianity has long permeated all aspects of Western culture and is another major theme source for Western literature, art, and music. Without understanding Christianity, it is impossible to understand Anglo-American culture. Moreover, the Bible is the classic of Christianity, the pillar of Christian culture, and the largest source of English idioms. Christianity and the Bible provides the essential knowledge in this regard. The current cultural state of any nation is the result of its historical development. The political system, ideological concepts, value systems, and even national characteristics of the English and Americans can all be traced back to their history. Major Historical Events and Prominent Figures in British History and Major Historical Events and Prominent Figures in American History provide overviews of the histories of both countries.