古希腊戏剧最初来源于古希腊人在春秋两季对酒神的祭祀,酒神也因此被称为戏剧之神。而面具源于人对神的膜拜与敬仰,戴面具的人则成为酒神的化身,成为戏剧中具有象征意义的一个符号。面具的产生一开始就离不开神性,因此在时代发展中,当人们对神的顶礼膜拜不再狂热时,便向娱乐型转化,面具的这种神的符号象征意义也会逐渐消失以至最终结束。古希腊戏剧有悲剧和喜剧之分,面具是戏剧中最具古希腊特色的象 Ancient Greek drama originated from the ancient Greeks in the Spring and Autumn Festival Sacrifice of Bacchus, Bacchus is also known as the god of drama. The masks derive from people worship and admiration of God, masked people become the incarnation of Dionysus, a play symbolic symbol. Therefore, in the development of the times, when the worship of God is no longer fanatical, the mascot will be transformed into an entertaining type. The symbolic meaning of the mask of such a god will gradually disappear as well. The end Ancient Greek drama tragedy and comedy of the points, the mask is the most ancient Greek theater elephant