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Song, dance, music and characterisation
have been used for
millenia in the creation of sacred rituals and celebrations
which have served as intermediary vehicles between the
physical and metaphysical dimensions throughout the world.
The purpose of these rituals was to create a sense of unity or
stability in response to the natural changes of life.
In ancient Greece, rituals evolved into the medium of theatre and
performance from which the west has inherited its theatre tradition,
and many cultures today still practice their version of this.
The western theatre today acts as a form of entertainment,
although essentially it still serves as an intermediary between
the temple / church and the general society. This enables
people to explore their lives further through the mythology
of their culture which is represented in the plays.
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