Parnassus (n.)

"诗歌的永恒之地，诗人的家园"，14世纪末起， Parnaso，源自意大利，源自拉丁语 Parnassus，源自希腊语 Parnassos, Parnasos，位于希腊中部的山脉，为阿波罗和缪斯所神圣，象征着诗歌。古代资料称其旧名为 Larnassos； Beekes 暗示其源自前希腊语。相关词汇： Parnassian。

Various kinds of literary fame seem destined to various measures of duration. Some spread into exuberance with a very speedy growth, but soon wither and decay; some rise more slowly, but last long. Parnassus has its flowers of transient fragrance, as well as its oaks of towering height, and its laurels of eternal verdure. [Samuel Johnson, "The Rambler," March 23, 1751]

各种文学名声似乎注定有不同的持久度。有些迅速蓬勃发展，但很快就会枯萎凋零； 有些发展较慢，但持久长久。帕纳索斯山上有短暂芬芳的花朵，也有高耸的橡树和永恒的月桂树。[塞缪尔·约翰逊，《漫游者》，1751年3月23日]