Stories such as Agamemnon, Odysseus, Achilles' heel, Paris' apples, wooden tricks and the singing of Sai Ren fairies. These ancient Greek myths and legends are treasures in the treasure house of world culture and have played an indelible role in the development of human civilization.
It reflects the broad picture of human life before the class society, and also shows the social outlook at that time and the self-esteem, justice, fortitude and immortal charm of human childhood with thousands of words. Ancient Greece is one of the ancient civilizations in the world.
The beauty and moving of ancient Greek myths and legends are world-famous. In the splendid European cultural history, especially in the modern European and American cultural history, Greek myths and legends run through it like a glittering pearl chain.
A brief introduction to the authors of Greek myths and legends;
Gustav Schwebb (1792- 1850) was born in a family of court officials in Wü rttemberg, Germany. 1809- 18 14 studying theology and philosophy at tubingen university. Served as editor, pastor, teacher and other positions. The main contribution in literature is to explore and sort out the ancient cultural heritage. He published beautiful stories and legends, German folktales and collections of Greek myths and legends.
Chu Tunan (1899- 1994) was born in Wenshan, Yunnan. 1923 graduated from the Department of History and Geography of Beijing Normal University. He has taught in Jinan University, Shanghai Normal University, Yunnan University and Shanghai Law School. He is the author of essays Diao Dou and Hogwarts, and has translated Leaves of Grass by Whitman, Zarathustra by Nietzsche and Greek Myths and Legends by Sveb.