With regard to the number of the Muses, we are informed that originally three were worshipped on Mount Helicon in Boeotia, namely, Melete (meditation), Mneme (memory), and Aoede (song); and their worship and names are said to have been first introduced by Ephialtes and Otus. (Paus. ix....
Greek Gods of Music 1. Apollo Apollo is the Greek god of music, poetry, and prophecy. He is the patron of singers, musicians, and poets, and is often depicted with a lyre. The Pythagoreans believed that the study of mathematics and music were connected to the worship of Apollo, and th...
This book is the first of two volumes offering a selection of Greek writings on music, newly translated into English and equipped with an extensive commentary. This volume contains passages from Greek poets, historians and essayists, evoking or describing aspects of the practical activities of mus...
根据文章的第一段Zeus (宙斯)—the god of thunder, law, order, fate and more.可知宙斯为法律之神。故选B。【小题2】细节理解题。根据文章的第二段Hermes is the son of Zeus.可知,赫耳墨斯为宙斯的儿子,他们为父子关系。故选A。【小题3】细节理解题。根据文章的第三段Artemis likes living a free ...
阅读理解Some gods in Greek myth (希腊神 )Zeus(宙斯)-the god of thunder,law,order,fate and more.Zeus is the youngest son of Cronus and Rhea. He took his father's place and became the king. Zeus is the Father of Gods and men. In artwork, he is a serious middle-aged man with a ...
Illustrated Introduction to the Greek pantheon of god, including types of gods and individuals. This page links to in depth profiles of each god.
The Names of the Nine Muses Here are the nine Muses with their original Greek names and the meanings behind them: Calliope(Καλλιόπη) draws her name from the Greek words “kallos” meaning beauty and “ops” meaning voice, creating the meaning “beautiful-voiced” or “she of th...
The Greek godApollowas the son ofZeusand the twin brother of Artemis, goddess of the hunt and the moon. In later periods, Apollo was commonly considered to have been the driver of the solar disc, but Apollo was notassociated with the sunduring Homeric Greek times. In this earlier period,...
解析 A。解析:在希腊神话中,阿波罗是音乐、诗歌和太阳之神。B选项“war and wisdom”(战争与智慧)是雅典娜的象征;C选项“love and beauty”(爱与美)是阿芙洛狄忒的象征;D选项“hunting and the moon”(狩猎与月亮)是阿尔忒弥斯的象征。反馈 收藏
【题文】The ancient Greek philosopher Plato said, “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything.” This is one of Don Spencer’s favorite mottos that he firmly believes. For the founde...