希腊罗马神话中的英雄观 英语

外国语学院

Sy1301

20130375

张姚海岛

The above two types of heroes have something in common, but because of the different nationalities,social environment, thinking and imagination,they can not be completely consistent with each other.These differences are embodied in the following parts:

1. Different characters

(1)When comes to character,Chinese heroes are absolutely otherworldly.They are the symbol of not only supreme power,but also virtue and omnipotent.The atmosphere of Chinese mythology is heavy and solemn,which filled with awareness of potential dangers and the spirit of rational reflection.

(2)Greek hero has the character of human beings.Just like people,they have emotions,passions and desires.They have enjoyment,

vanity, jealousy and more stronger vindictiveness than us.Heroes have a supernatural spirit of adventure and conquest. They are free, independent. Think they are I won't change any day, They believe that rather than remaining anonymous all their lives,gaining temporary and great happiness in the glorious victory is much more significant. For example,the great hero -- Hercules. These heroes are not the pink of perfection,but in Greek mythology,they are brave,honorable and worth praised.

2.Different motives

In General, people's behavior is somewhat motivated, and mythology is a product of people. Thus,heroes in myths having some motives like human beings is well-reasoned and easily accepted.

(1)The Chinese myth heroes fight through hardships in order to improve the human living environment and their quality of life. They don't have any selfish ideas and personal considerations which makes their motives noble.Nüwa,for example,use all her energy to save human beings from disaster.

(2)such a model of selfless dedication is rarely seen in ancient Greek mythology(except Prometheus).In their mind,the interests of the individual lie before the interests of the collective .They highlight the individual pursuit of life value,or love,throne, property, as well as

revenge.

The mythical heroes’behavior reflects a core difference between the two major ancient myths in spirit and attitudes towards life,namely,the ancient Chinese advocate altruism, the ancient Greeks address the pursuit of self-interest.

3.Behave different

In ancient Chinese mythology,it is diligence that echo resounded through history,but the heroes of Greek mythology is not the same, they rely more on adventurous,rap and rend,and conquest.The famous Greek hero Odysseus came up with the "Trojan horse" trick and gained the final victory of the Trojan War.

4.Different outcomes

(1) Mythical hero in China eventually became a kind of virtues and ideals incarnation because of their actions and selfless dedication.Nuwa completed Sky Reclamation,therefore,she is regarded as a loving mother of mankind and receives admiration and affection of generations.

(2) Although the vast majority of the mythical heroes in ancient Greek once succeeded, their outcomes were unfortunately tragic.Despite his mother's warnings,Achilles persist in returning to the battlefield after