Athens—the name brings to mind buildings with tall, white columns2 and statues3 of Greek gods and goddesses. Museums take visitors back to the time of ancient Greece. When visiting the city, visitors feel like they're in the middle of a history lesson.
雅典,这个名字会令人想到拥有高大的、白色罗马柱的建筑物和希腊诸神的雕像。博物馆将游客带回古希腊时代。当游客造访此城时,会觉得仿佛置身于历史课堂上
Athens gave birth to Western culture. This is where the West's ideas of government, law, justice and liberty all began. Architecture4, science, drama and poetry also flourished here.
雅典是西方文明的摇篮,西方的政府、法律、公正和自由这些理念,都起源于此。建筑、科学、戏剧和诗歌也曾在这里盛极一时。
The history of Athens is tied to mythology5. The god that came up with the most valuable legacy6 for humans was to give the city its name. Poseidon and Athena7 each wanted the honor. Athena produced an olive8 tree—the symbol of peace and wealth. Poseidon offered a strong horse needed for war. The gods decided Athena's gift would better serve the people, and the city became known as Athens.
雅典的历史与神话密不可分。哪一个神带给人类最宝贵的遗产,就可以用他的名字为此城命名。海神波塞冬和雅典娜女神都想得到这份殊荣。雅典娜造了一棵橄榄树,象征和平与财富。波塞冬则献出一匹骁勇善战的马。后来诸神裁定雅典娜的礼物对人类更有意义,于是此城就被命名为“雅典”。
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