Contrasting Apollo And Dionysus
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Most Greeks worshipped both Apollo and Dionysus. This acceptance of both their existences brings about a balance of the two forces. It is interesting that the Temple to Apollo is right next to the ruins of a Dionysion theater in Ancient Greece. Also, Apollo was represented with music, and Dionysus with the theater, and these two things go hand in hand. This dual worship is very similar to the phrase, "All work and no play..."
Most Greeks worshipped both Apollo and Dionysus. This acceptance of both their existences brings about a balance of the two forces. It is interesting that the Temple to Apollo is right next to the ruins of a Dionysion theater in Ancient Greece. Also, Apollo was represented with music, and Dionysus with the theater, and these two things go hand in hand. This dual worship is very similar to the phrase, "All work and no play..."