How Did Ancient Greek Theatre Influence Our Daily Life

The Sanctuary of Asklepios had often believed snakes to be healers and the use of divine intervention to be cured, but it was also the first place in Greece that started the transition to more physical cures and medicine. Epidaurus is considered “the cradle of modern medicine and the mother sanctuary” because of its effect on medicine in Ancient Greece and modern medicine., The Greek religion influenced almost every part of a person’s daily life in Ancient Greece. Ancient Greeks believed that illness was a punishment from the gods and that being healed was a gift from the gods. People believed that if they became ill, then it was because they angered the gods, so people began to search for earthly reasons from illness rather then divine ones. It had …show more content…
The Theatre is one of the most authentic theatres in Ancient Greece and is considered an “architectural masterpiece... and represents a unique artistic achievement” because of its perfect acoustics. The Theatre was designed by the architect Polyeitos the Younger, and could hold 6,200 people until it was expanded in 200 BC and it can now hold 12,300 people. The arts and drama were a major part of the culture in Ancient Greece which is significant in understanding the effect on daily life. Theatre provided unity and emotional release through watching others while they experienced different emotions. Ancient Greek plays and Greek drama greatly influenced both modern playwrights and modern theatre. Many modern words that are used in theatre originates from Ancient Greece like thespian, orchestra, chorus, tragedy, and comedy. Famous playwrights like William Shakespeare, Jean Racine, and Moliére were influenced by Greek plays. Drama and the arts were a major part of Ancient Greece and the Theatre of Epidaurus played a significant role in daily life of Ancient