TED-ED: Music and creativity in Ancient Greece - Tim Hansen

The video explores the integral role of music in both ancient Greek and modern societies. It highlights how music was used for worship, storytelling, and education, and was deeply connected to the Muses, who inspired creativity. Music was central to Greek education and societal functions, influencing health, work, and sports. The philosopher Plato believed music affected a person's ethos, advocating for music that promoted positive traits. The video concludes by questioning how modern music influences our ethos.

Discuss the concept of harmonia and its connection to music in ancient Greek thought.

In what ways did Plato believe music could influence a person's ethos?