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  Sacred Dance in the Ancient World (Paperback) By (author) W. O. E. Oesterley

  

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  Short Description for Sacred Dance in the Ancient World Relying on ornamental artwork, ancient inscriptions and literature, the author examines 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; the ritual dance around sacred objects; and sacred dances performed during harvests and festivals.
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  • Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
  • Published: 28 March 2003
  • Format: Paperback 256 pages
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  • Categories: Dance & Other Performing Arts | Dance | Society & Culture: General | Anthropology | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Social & Cultural History | Comparative Religion
  • ISBN 13: 9780486424941 ISBN 10: 0486424944
  • Sales rank: 934,111

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Full description for Sacred Dance in the Ancient World

• Relying on ornamental artwork, ancient inscriptions and literature, the author examines 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; the ritual dance around sacred objects; and sacred dances performed during harvests and festivals.