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The Influence of Greek and Roman Myth on English Vocabulary
The origin of language is rich and word is the base of the language .Many english words now have various meanings,which can’t be separated from the western rich culture heritage.
In the development of english vocabulary , it blended into plenty of ancient Greek and Roman culture elements,and also form a large number Special vocabulary and idioms.
From the twelfth century . to the 6th century,ancient Greek transit form mune to slavery this long time ,the Greek people Create beautiful the myth was rewrote by the Roman people,leaving profound influence in the the birth day of myth ,with its rich content and special style ,it has encouraged and cherished people to struggle for the happiness of life from generation to generation .From the perspective of linguistics,up to now,Greek and Roman myth still show significant influence on the language of European and Roman myth are the same myth because the Roman ‘s national language is latin ,some godness may have two or more names .The next is the corresponding names of the main godness’names in Greek and Roman myth.
Greek Roman
Zeus Jupiter
Hera Juno
Athena Minerva
Apollo Apollo
Artemis Diana
Ares Mars
Aphrodite Venus
Demeter Ceres
Hephaestus Vulcan
Hermes Mercury
Poseidon Neptune
Hestia V