when you sing a song, and you sing it acapella and you really get into it and it seems that the music fills up the whoel room, and you just feel "transported" by it. do you think theres some devine spirit involved in this?
2007-07-30 16:10:24 · 13 answers · asked by lonesome me 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Many ancient cultures believed that music, especially that of the human voice, was the language of the gods. Even the Roman Catholic church only allowed human voices as music in its services for centuries, as the human voice was the highest, most pure, most god-like of instruments. As to whether there is a particular 'spirit' involved in this other than our own naturally divine being, I cannot say. If I was in ancient Egypt, I would say Hathor was present, if in Athens, the Muse of Music - Caliope was involved, if Catholic, I would say St. Cecelia, the patron saint of music was there... it is all in your prespective I think.
2007-07-30 16:22:50 · answer #1 · answered by harpertara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several.
Euterpe, the Athenian Muse, has perhaps the greatest influence on European culture. Others include Ihy (associated with Hathor), Kai Yum (Mayan), Kinnar(Semitic/Ugaritic), Muraja (Buddhist), Naiades, Narada (Vedic), and Vina (Buddhist).
There are also many Goddesses and a few Gods who are not specific to music but who will transport those who allow it. Take a look at the promise Inanna made to Asushunamir, for instance.
2007-07-30 23:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Zot S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great Question
The reason I feel "transported" is because music is food for the soul. But, to answer the rest of your question, here are some gods and goddesses assciated with music.
In Greek Mythology:
Apollo (The god of music, medicine, hunting, and prophecy)
Euterpe (The Muse of flute playing)
Muses (The goddesses of music, poetry, and the arts)
Polyhymnia (The Muse of the sacred hymn, and dance)
2007-07-30 23:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by lightningelemental 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greek - Erato (muse of love or erotic poetry, lyrics, and marriage songs)
Euterpe (muse of music and lyric poetry), Polyhymnia (muse of sacred song, oratory, lyric, singing and rhetoric), and Apollo
Hindu - Saraswati is the wife of Brahma and is considered to be the patron of art, music and learning
Japanese - Benzaiten, Benzai-Ten, Benten - Goddess of Music, Poetry, Learning, Art Goddess of the Sea, Protector of Children
Egyptian - Bes - The Egyptian god of music and dance, Hathor - The horned cow-goddess of love, happiness, dance and music, and a protector of women
Babylonian - Ea, ruler of the deep, was the patron god of music
Celtic - Maponus (Maponos) was the Roman-Celtic god of music and poetry, Mabon - (Celtic) The Son of Light (akin to the Roman Apollo). He was the god of liberation, harmony, music and unity
Norse - Bragi - He is the god of poetry and music, and is Odin's son
Slavic - Vainamoinen Finnish Brother of Ilmarinen and a questing hero figure, but also God of music
Hope that helps, those are the main ones I can think of, and find in my files right now.
2007-07-30 23:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by disturbed_godsmack_chick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we can find God/Spirit in everything we do, but sometimes I really feel on such a higher plane when a song comes on that really gets me going, or when I am playing the piano/flute/violin.
Apollo was the Ancient Greek god of poetry, music, the sun, and prophecy.
2007-07-30 23:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by pukkagent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was Hathor in Egyptian mythology. She was the goddess of joy, but she was also closely tied to music. There are also Euterpe and Polyhymnia, the Greek muses of music/lyric poetry and sacred song/singing (respectively).
2007-07-30 23:13:28 · answer #6 · answered by Little Girl Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a Goddess of love beauty and music called Hathor, Apollo was also considered a God of Music
2007-07-31 00:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by xiandier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that Muses obviously enlighten our minds to music and arts (according to the mythology of it all) and if you study Sirens they could actually use their voices to woo and control the minds of men. Other than those two I'm not sure....but I do know what you mean....it should be interesting to see what answers you get. Great question.
2007-07-30 23:14:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! The standard name for them would be "muses"! But beware the Celtic "Leannan Sidhe"-she takes a little of your life every time she inspires you--that why all the Irish poets tend to die so young--or so the story goes!
2007-07-31 01:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by starkneckid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ancient god Pan is known for his inspiration of free and improvisational music.
2007-07-30 23:30:53 · answer #10 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋