Greek visit provides a tour through ancient history
By Jiang Chenglong in Athens |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2018-08-27 17:46
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The grand design is supported by cream, Doric columns, while the exquisite pediments and metopes are decorated with eye-catching carvings.
I became a fan of Greek mythology more than 10 years ago after watching a South Korean cartoon on the subject. I still remember one episode in which hero Perseus beheads Medusa, a monster with living venomous snakes in place of hair, with help from Athena.
Those who gazed upon the face of Medusa were turned to stone, and I remember being impressed by the bravery of Perseus.
There is a bronze statue that reminded me of Perseus at Athens’ National Archaeological Museum. When I saw it during my visit, it gave me a marvelous feeling — like an old memory returning.
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