In the 1550s the Popol Vuh, an elaborate account of the history and mythology of the Quiché people in Mexico, was recorded in Spanish. 2 In the older civilizations, as in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China, historical records appear immediately after the appearance of writing, for conquering kings wished to record their triumphs for all posterity. ...
Chinese and English Language and culture are closely related to and dependent on each other throughout their history. ... Dogs are often regarded as human beings' companions or friends in English-speaking countries, but the same word is often used with a derogatory sense, as in "×ß""ÌÈÊ'""à ¾uÊ "" ¼ ±ÌÃ¸Ç ½"in Chinese. ... These words may suggest quite different associations in western and Chinese cultures. ... It is no doubt that Chinese people and people of English-speaking countries would have different cultural or emotional associations and v...
