古希腊神话中的时间

Time in Ancient Greek Mythology

对时间的认识和表现是古希腊神话的一个重要且丰富的内容。古老的时间之神克罗诺斯在俄耳甫斯教神话中具有宇宙本原的属性。赫西俄德的五个种族的神话在某种意义上揭示了人类历史的演进过程。夜神和白昼神表达了人类对黑暗的恐惧和对光明的热爱。有关时序规律的神话与社会生活秩序形成对应关系。整体上,时间在古希腊神话中具有依赖内在否定而运转的复杂的循环属性。

The representation of time is a key to understanding Greek myths. Chronos in Orpheus religion is the principle of the cosmos. The myth of five races reveals the evolution of human history in some senses. Nyx and Hemera express man？s fear of the dark and the love for the light. Horae corresponds to the order of social life. Time in ancient Greek mythology presents a complex cyclic property.