This work surveys a wide spread of old rites, practised during
initiations, puberty, marriages, burials, and other major events of
life. Relying on ornamental artwork on pottery and on ancient
inscriptions and literature, the author examines, among other
topics, Old Testament terms for "dancing," and forms of musical
accompaniment in the time of the Hebrews; the sacred processional
dance, performed by Hittites, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and other
peoples; the ritual dance around sacred objects; and sacred dances
performed during harvests and other festivals. Students of bygone
civilizations, dancers, choreographers, and anyone interested in
the history of this age-old art form will find this text of immense
value. The chapters include: The origin and purposes of the sacred
dance; The sacred dance among the Israelites, Old Testament terms
for "dancing," The sacred processional dance and dances in honour
of supernatural powers, The ritual dance round a sacred object, The
ecstatic dance, The sacred dance at vintage, harvest, and other
festivals, Dances in celebration of victory, The sacred dance as a
marriage rite, and Dancing as a mourning and burial rite.
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