Because of its universality, symbolism is the "open sesame" to an understanding of human culture. It is stated that "The structure which is symbolized in ritual is the system of socially approved proper relations between individuals and groups". Thus, rituals and any spiritual ceremonies without symbolic interpretations seem to be meaningless. Symbolic interpretations are given special attention in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. The church teaches that all the material and spiritual treasures and performing arts have biblical roots and symbolic interpretations Examining the...