学人简介：黄悦，北京邮电大学数字媒体与艺术设计学院教授、博士生导师。本文为"塑造我们思维方式的北欧神话"系列推荐序，经出版方授权发布。 这一套"塑造思维的神话"的系列图书终于要手拉手面世了，围绕着三本书重点讨论的希腊神话、北欧神话和凯尔特神话，我们提炼出了启智之火、原神之 力和灵境之光三个关键词，希望能用多元文化的力量，点亮今人的文化创造。 因为研究方向的兴趣，我和湛庐围绕神话合作过几本书，其中包括久负盛名的《千面英雄》。神话学家约瑟夫·坎贝尔（Joseph Campbell）在这本书中提 炼出的英雄之旅堪称故事里的神话模型，几十年来在文学、电影、游戏领域里广泛应用，成了打造流行文化作品的"金钥匙"。直到今天，人们还在讨论、 套用或者试图超越这套源自神话的模型。比起单纯的模仿或颠覆，我认为更有意义的问题应该是拆解和深挖，"英雄之旅"超越时空的魔力究竟从何而来， 它在今天依然有效吗？有没有可能被复制和扩展？我在"塑造思维的神话"这套书中找到了对这个问题最直接的回答。 如果要用一句话概括神话的功能，我想它们应该是文化的干细胞，也是人类沟通的源代码，其中包含着艺术的原型、哲学的雏形、情感的密码，以一种虚 拟的方式演 ...

Group 1 - The article discusses the significance of James Joyce in Dublin, highlighting his lasting impact on the city despite his departure in 1912 [2][3][8] - Joyce's works, particularly "Dubliners" and "Ulysses," are noted for their deep connection to Dublin's geography and culture, allowing readers to visualize the city through his descriptions [2][3][4] - The Joyce Center, although modest, serves as a reminder of his legacy and the cultural history of Dublin, reflecting the city's pride in its literary heritage [2][5] Group 2 - The article mentions the cultural richness of Ireland, emphasizing that despite its small size, it has produced numerous renowned writers, including Shaw, Wilde, and Beckett, who are celebrated as national treasures [4][5] - The Dublin Literary Museum features various exhibits, including translations of "Ulysses," showcasing its global influence and the challenges Joyce faced with censorship [6][7] - The article also touches on the broader context of Irish literature post-independence, highlighting the struggles of writers against censorship and the exploration of national identity [7][8]