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What are the ancient Greek myths?
Ancient Greek mythology includes Pandora's box, Orion, Poseidon's son, the myth of tranquility, Orpheus and Eurydice, Jason and Argo heroes.

1, Pandora's box

Pandora is the first earth woman in Greek mythology. After Prometheus stole skyfire from the world, Zeus ordered God to make a beautiful but hypocritical girl out of clay, named Pandora, which means a woman with all talents, and then betrothed her to Prometheus' younger brother Epimetheus.

At the wedding, Zeus ordered the gods to put a gift in a box and give it to Pandora. Prometheus immediately warned Epimetheus not to accept Zeus' gift, and repeatedly told him not to open it.

But Pandora is a curious woman. While Epimetheus was away, Pandora quietly opened the box and a cloud of smoke rushed out. Instead of what Pandora expected, all kinds of bad habits, disasters and diseases flew out. When there was only one beautiful thing left in the box, "Hope", Pandora closed the box forever.

Later, people compared "Pandora's Box" to the root of disaster, which also means that even if human beings are constantly tortured and tortured by life, there is always the most precious hope in their hearts. Because of the existence of hope, human beings can live a self-motivated and full of faith.

2. Orion, son of Poseidon

Orion, the son of Poseidon, a handsome young giant in ancient Greek mythology, was also translated as Aolaiwen or Olivier. He can walk on the sea and has excellent arm strength. He likes to hunt in the jungle all day, and a loyal hound follows him closely. As a Greek mythological figure, Orion has various versions of fairy tales. After his death, he became Orion.

3. The myth of silence

Serenity in ancient Greek mythology is a story about love, love and commitment, which shows that sunny days, calm sea breeze and serenity come into view in the middle of 65438+ 10 every year. Quiet is a place where kingfishers nest in the ocean-subtle wind, so its eggs guard the nesting period.

Orpheus and Eurydice.

Orpheus was a famous musician, poet and prophet in ancient Greece. According to Szimonidesz, an ancient Greek poet, orpheus's music and songs can attract birds, fish and wild animals, persuade trees and rocks to dance, and change the direction of rivers.

5. Jason and Argo Heroes

Jason won the support of the goddess Hera and Athena. With their help, Jason built the legendary Argo with 50 paddles. He hired 50 unusual people.

They include a woman, Atalanta, Hercules, the most difficult person in life, orpheus, a poet from Thrace, who can sing more happily, and Helen of Troy, the brother of Sai Ren, Caster and Polly Dukis, is also a member of Argo Heroes.