Abstract:

From the time of various eras of history, it is possible to come across bull depictions on several descriptive works in different cultures and geographies. It is possible to see bull depictions on depicted works which are specifically connected with Storm God and accepted as holly by Mesopotamia and Anatolian communities. In the historical process, it is understood that bull depictions, which were thought to have a significant place on religious beliefs of communities, were depicted in acrobatic scenes on some descriptive works. It is quite possible to see acrobatic scenes on bull on the depicted works found as a result of archaeological excavations carried out in the lands of different cultures such as Anatolia, Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean. In the settlement places mentioned before, it is seen that acrobatic scenes on bull were described on wall painting and relief vases. Thus statements related with acrobatic scenes on bull were given place in various written documents. In addition to this, it is understood that bull depictions, taking place in formation of religious understanding of communities belonging to various cultures and on several religious activities, play an important role on the sports, music and dance activities.

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