Dance in Culture The performing art of dance and its sequential movements has held considerable importance in cultures across the world throughout history. The cultural significance of dance is undeniable, whether the dance is improvised for self-expression, or symbolic of beliefs. … Continue reading Anthropology: Significance of Dance in the Expression of Native American Culture
Worship of Animals Zoolatry, the worship of animals, was fairly commonplace across the world’s ancient cultures, religions, and traditions. Religious cosmology has debated man’s connection to the greater world for generations. Humans have most often viewed themselves as possessing souls. … Continue reading Anthropology: Animal Worship in Ancient Cultures and Effects on Human Behavior
Retelling Classic Fiction in Modern Contexts Retellings of stories in the public domain such as fairy tales like Cinderella, classical literature like Sherlock Holmes, and plays like Romeo and Juliet is a popular storytelling practice due to excitement for creativity and … Continue reading Orpheus and Eurydice: Modern Culture Reflected in the Retelling of Stories