Chris BeazerMusic in Ancient Egypt
July 10th 2006 23:29
Back in ancient times, in ancient Egypt, music was used for both religious and entertainment purposes. From around 3000 BC, female flute and lute players were hired to play at weddings, religious festivals and at court. Women in ancient times had far fewer rights, and it was almost unheard of for a woman to have a career. Yet music provided a creative and social outlet for women that they otherwise wouldn’t have had an opportunity for.
Music was very important in religious ceremonies and festivals. It was the link between the king (and his mortal subjects) and the gods. Musicians were hired to play odes to the gods, and on occasion to the king as well. This provided a connection between the king and gods, and was used to assert the ruler’s right to the throne. It was thought that music could transcend the limitations of human speech and directly communicate with the higher powers.
These beliefs are very much still a part of modern life. Music is still used in religious ceremonies, and is (and perhaps always will be) one of the most universally attainable forms of entertainment.
Music was very important in religious ceremonies and festivals. It was the link between the king (and his mortal subjects) and the gods. Musicians were hired to play odes to the gods, and on occasion to the king as well. This provided a connection between the king and gods, and was used to assert the ruler’s right to the throne. It was thought that music could transcend the limitations of human speech and directly communicate with the higher powers.
These beliefs are very much still a part of modern life. Music is still used in religious ceremonies, and is (and perhaps always will be) one of the most universally attainable forms of entertainment.
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