MÜZİK VE DANSIN GREK KUTSAL TÖRENLERİ VE YAŞAMINDAKİ ÖNEMİ

Throughout history, music and dance have influenced the emotional world of the participants by accompanying rituals in almost all communities and ancient religions, thus allowing them to pass out and reach God in a way. At the same time, the use of dance and music in rituals has made the individual a part of the society he/she lives in by establishing a bond between individuals, and in this respect, it has reinforced the sense of belonging in the individual and enabled him/her to socialize. As in all cultures, music and dance took place in the mythology and philosophy of the Greeks and affected their social lives. In this respect, it has a strong metaphor feature. In the Greeks, the attribution of music and dance to the gods and their use in rituals had a strong impact on communities and provided holiness. In addition, music and dance have been indispensable elements of entertainment and symposiums. In this article, the place of music and dance in the relationship between society and the individual in the Greeks, their role in rituals and their importance in social life are examined.