英语语言文化中的古希腊罗马神话

每种语言都有其明显的文化特征。古希腊罗马神话无疑是英语语言文化中一朵光彩绚烂的奇葩,作为英语文化中的一支伏流,其影响面之广、程度之深难以尽数。本文从古希腊罗马神话在日常英语词汇中的“影子”谈起,抛砖引玉,进而谈及到在英语中品味神话人物所带给西方人的意识习惯,以及在不同角度的诠释下,古希腊罗马神话具有常解常新的价值和启示。

Rethinking of Greek and Roman Mythology in English Language and Culture

The cultural characteristics are embodied in its language and culture distinctly.Greek and Roman mythology are fascinating and brilliant landscapes on the way to English language and culture.As a dormant branch of western culture,Greek and Roman mythology have a profound and broad influence over the language and culture.Beginning with the mythology found in the English common words,the paper remarks on the western assumptions resulting from the mythical characters,and finally interprets and explores Greek and Roman mythology from various aspects.