古希腊文化中冥府形象的社会功能

冥府的概念广泛存在于世界各地的文化当中，然而不同文化中的冥府有着不同的形象，这些不同的形象反映着一种文化对生死问题的不同解读，同时也会对社会产生不同影响。古希腊文化中的冥府形象凸显生的可贵，有着鼓励人们积极入世、约束道德行为以及思想寄托载体的社会功能。从冥府的角度切入，可以对古希腊文化进行更全面的了解。

Social Functions of the Afterworld in Ancient Greece Culture

The concept of afterworld widely exists in many cultures and takes on different outlooks accordingly. Those outlooks are the reflections of how people understand life and death. Meanwhile they have influences on the society. Hades, the afterworld in ancient Greece culture, outlines the value of life, encouraging people to realize their potentials in real world. It is a guide of moral codes as well as a relief for grief. Hades can be a worthy perspective to study Greek culture.