"Theatre and Healing" Top 5 Page for this destination Epidaurus by janetanne

Epidaurus Travel Guide: 50 reviews and 199 photos

'... which is Essential is 'Invisible' to The Eye'

What we see, is so amazing that we often are unaware of the 'unseen' elements of a place we are visiting in a foreign country. Take the time to do a little research about a place, and you will find wonderful new knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. If you don't have time to read, take a guided tour with an official guide...well worth the money.

Climb to the top of this theatre. Sit and comtemplate your relevance on this planet. Whisper your prayer or shout your statement and release the energy to the Universe; Hear the perfect accoustic resonance. No electrical outlets needed here!

Sitting on the Same Spot where....?..Sat!

Sitting Where Those Before Had Witnessed Wonders

What ancient citizen sat here one moonlit and starrey night? What tradgey or comedy filled their life with pleasure or wonderous thoughts?

You can come in the summer and see an Ancient Greek play performed by modern actors and actresses. No need to understand the language. The voices and movements carry a universally understood message. The power of this place extends beyond my words needed to fully describe. Somethings can only be felt or attempted by the verses of poets.

I sat and remembered my first visit to this magical place; it was an August night. On my birthday. August 25th and a full moon shone above.
Orestes! Orestimou! The voices cried and the pain was felt. The chorus chanted. I was hypnotized.

A Spiritual Experience

Honoured Guests Sat Here

the Entrance of the Theatre at Epidavros. Tickets please? No, tickets were not required in Ancient times. In fact, the plays that were performed were not necessarily for reasons that we would initially think on visiting this theatre. Rather than being entertaining, these plays were highly connected to religious ceremonies. In fact, Epidavos is one of two, the other being Kos Island, which were very important 'healing centres' in a ncient times. There exists today, evidence of an ancient stoned-pathway that began at Ancient Epidavros and led to a natural hot spring, high in the mountains to the North of the theatre. It is believed that a female cult performed rituals of healing that involved the use of the hot spring waters. Their equivalent of a 'spa retreat' ??? Maybe we women have always known the importance of pampering our bodies and healing our aching 'souls?'

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wonderful Natural Therapeutic Surroundings
Cons:Remote spot, need car or pullman to go
In a nutshell:The Ancients Knew the power and significance of perfect position and healing.

Last visit to Epidaurus: Jan 2006
Intro Updated Jan 26, 2006
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rosata Mar 20, 2013 at 3:43 AM

Brings back beautiful memories of my visit thirty odd years ago - time flies!
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Gillybob Jul 31, 2010 at 12:16 PM

Yassou Janet! This looks like a lovely place! Gillybob greetings
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travelgourmet Jun 5, 2009 at 12:11 PM

Yassou Janet, Your photo of the stage area of the theatre brought back memories of my climbing to the top to take a picture of my wife standing in the middle whispering "I love you". Have a great day. Larry
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lynnehamman Mar 7, 2009 at 2:30 AM

Excellent overview-your love of and appreciation of Greece and its ancient history shines through.Good tips and pictures
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mavl Jun 16, 2008 at 9:32 AM

i see you got bitten by the facebook bug, haha!
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craic Mar 10, 2008 at 9:56 AM

what an amazing place! btw we are neighbours on the ranking charts this week - hi
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angiebabe Mar 8, 2008 at 2:15 PM

Thought Id already visited this page but no previous comment.....another interesting location here and coverage of it thanks. brings back memories of ampitheatres and so on in Turkey...
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TheTravelSlut Jan 20, 2008 at 5:57 AM

Excellent tips coupled with fabulous photos! I am looking forward to Greece this summer! Ann, The Travel Slut
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madamx Sep 23, 2007 at 8:29 PM

Hopping through your Greece tips, and thanking you for the memories. I remember climbing to the last row of seats of Epidaurus and hearing a music student singing opera. It was amazing :o)
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mardaska Jun 18, 2007 at 10:58 AM

I think he told me the 23rd...He is coming with his son.