The Influence of Greek and Roman Mythology on English Vocabulary_英语论文

摘要

希腊罗马神话是古希腊和罗马人智慧的结晶，当今许多英语的词汇和语言就是希腊罗马故事的衍生，同时从古到今许多文学作家利用希腊罗马故事进行文学创作，已经成为了当今英语文学作品内容的重要组成。本文首先通过对希腊罗马神话故事的概述，然后分析希腊罗马神话故事对英语词汇的影响和对英语文学的影响，从而进一步推动了英语语言文学的发展。

关键词：希腊罗马神话；英语词汇；英语文学

Contents

Abstract I

Introduction 1

1. Greek and Roman Mythology 1

1.1 Greek and Roman Mythology 1

1.2 Roman Mythology 2

2. The Influence of Greek and Roman Mythology on English Language 2

2.1 Influences on English Vocabulary 2

2.2 Influences on English Idioms 4 

2.3 Influences of Greek and Roman Mythology on English Literature 5

3. Application of English Vocabulary from Greek and Roman Mythology 6

3.1 The Application of Greek and Roman Mythology on Medical Term ……7

3.2 The Application of Greek and Roman Mythology in Computer Era 7

3.3 The Influence of Greek and Roman Mythology on American Trademark and Advertising 8

3.4 The Application of Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology to Film-making8

3.5 Influence and Application of Greek and Roman Mythology on Modern Psychology 8

Conclusion 9

References 10

Acknowledgements.11