Abstract

Two distant cultures, ancient Greece and the Maya, both practiced ritualized dances in honor of their gods. The functions and motivations behind these dances, however, reflected two contrasting societal roles of the dance. This essay explores the sociological and religious contexts of each culture, and how dances are representative of each culture's societal needs.

Keywords

  • Child Headed Households
  • Primary Health Care
  • Coping Mechanism
  • Vulnerability

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