Greekmyth(神话)isfilledwithtalesofheroicstrength-perhapsthemostfamousbeingthatofAtlas,whosingle-handedlyheldtheheavenshighupintheair. Inaninspiringmodern-dayversionofAtlas, onecourageousathleterecentlyclimbedMountOlympus-hometotheancientgods, carryingadisabledcompaniontothesummit (山顶). Long-distancerunnerGiannako...
The story of Perseus and his exploits is one of the most famous Greek myths and is analyzed with emphasis on oedipal and symbiotic dynamics. The myth is seen to resonate with individual, social, and historical elements, illustrating the unique place of symbol and myth in mediating the co...
The most important and widespread building type in ancient Greece was the temple. The first stone temples appeared some time during the early 6th century BC and began to appear in large numbers in the next century. The purpose of a Greek temple was usual
The word acropolis comes from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, “highest point, extremity”) and πόλις (polis, “city”). Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as “The Acropolis” ...
Check out the'100 Most Popular Baby Names 2025'for a blend of tradition and modernity. Our curated list features short and cool names that are easy to pronounce and remember. Whether you're seeking names for a Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, or Christian baby, you'll find modern, simple options tha...
A. Roman civilization B. Greek civilization C. Egyptian civilization D. Indian civilization 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 C。解析:古埃及文明以其宏伟的金字塔、神秘的木乃伊等而闻名于世,是非常著名的古代文明之一。罗马文明和希腊文明也很著名,但相比之下,埃及文明的标志性建筑和文化特色更为大众所熟知。印度...
传统文化 Osmanthus(桂花) is one of the most beloved autumn flowers. It is widely planted in China, with a very long planting history of more than 2, 500 years. This famous plant even appeared in the Classic of Mountains and Seas(《山海经》 ).The name "osmanthus" comes from the Greek(...
Christopher is a combination of the Greek words for "Christ" and "carry." The name took off in popularity during the 1960s before hitting its absolutepopularity peak in 1984. There have been steadily less Christophers born each year since then. ...
“As for me, all I know is that I know nothing” – a famous quote describes the humble and modest attitude of one of the most famous Greek Athenian philosopher, Socrates.(Socrates Biography). All that we know about the biography of Socrates is based mainly on conversations and plays of ...
The Greek never got on to the erratic movements of the knights and the sweeping mobility of the queens, but he learned to make a few set, opening moves. He preferred the white pieces and would not play if the black men were given him. After the first moves Singer worked out the game...