西洋文學概論 week two
1. medi/ mid: middle
ex. midterm—an examination given at the middle of a school term；the middle of a school term
ex. immediately—without any delay
2. terr: earth
ex. territory—an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by a government
ex. terrain—land of a particular kind
3. im: negative
mort: death
ex. immortal—not capable of dying；an immortal being (such as a god or goddess)
ex. impossible—unable to be done or to happen；not possible
ex. mortal—a human being；certain to die
4. ium:an area raised above the surrounding ground
ex. stadium— a very large usually roofless building that has a large open area surrounded by many rows of seats and that is used for sports events, concerts, etc.
5. fair:beautiful
1. Athena, Apollo—god of wisdom
2. Asclepius—god of medicine and healing
3. Dione—the Mother Goddess of Mount Olympos (Olympus)
4. Poseidon—the lord the Sea
Was this the face that launched a thousand ships, and burnt the topless towers of Ilium? ---- Chhristopher Marlowe
Athens is named after its patron goddess, Athena.