论希腊神话里的海洋文明认知

On the Oceanic Civilization in Greek Mythology

古希腊人依赖独特的自然和气候环境创造了典型的海洋文明,而诞生于其中的希腊神话故事无论是故事的意象、内容还是其传达的内在文化特征都体现了海洋文化的特点。希腊神话故事里不仅海神多、海怪多、海上的冒险故事多,而且希腊神话故事里的神和人在行为上规范少、自由多,体现了海洋文明的开放性;希腊神中有诸多外来神,本土神中亦有外来文化的特征,体现了希腊文化的多元性;希腊神话中的英雄对探险孜孜以求,体现其文化中的探索精神。

Greek myths were created with the development of typical oceanic civilization which formed on the basis of particular geographic and climatic characteristics. Therefore the images,contents and the essence of the myths can reflect the characteristics of oceanic civilization. There are plenty of sea gods,sea monsters and adventurous stories on the sea in Greek myths which are directly connected with oceanic culture. Openness,cultural diversity and exploring spirit are the typical characteristics of oceanic culture,which could be reflected from the behaviors,the features and pursuits of gods and heroes in Greek mythology.