Sisyphus and Wu Gang─Probing into Humanity and Divinity in Ancient Greece and China’s Legends

Abstract

This article starts with "Sisyphus" and "Wu Gang" in Greek Roman mythology and Chinese mythology, and analyzes the humanistic deity in the two traditional cultures. Firstly, a brief introduction and comparison were made between the two legends, showcasing the different characteristics of humanistic divinity. Among them, Greek mythology emphasizes the value of human beings, while Chinese divinity emphasizes the harmonious coexistence and moral nature of human beings and nature. People's attention and belief in the two gods also reflect two different value orientations. Finally, this paper makes a cross-cultural analysis of the humanistic deities of the two traditional cultures, points out the different value orientations of collectivism in Chinese traditional culture and Humanism in Greek and Roman culture, and emphasizes the importance and value of both in world culture. This article is an in-depth analysis of the differences between Western and Eastern culture, which will help deepen the cultural differences and value orientations of the two traditional cultures.