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Greek Mythology 2
Greek Mythology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This is the term for a wild choral hymn, usually given in honor of Dionysius | Dithyramb |
| This is the name of the group of actors in a Greek play that serve as the narrators/commentators. They are usually portrayed as old men. | Greek Chorus |
| This is the name of the Greek theatre festival that took place once a year in honor of Dionysius. | City of Dionysia |
| This is the name of the first "actor"... the first playwright to break free of the chorus and create dialogue. | Thespis |
| This is the term for the large, stationary building behind the actors where the periaktoi and costumes were stored. | Skene |
| This is the term for the cart that "dead" bodies were wheeled in and out on during performances. | Ekkyklema |
| This is the term for the three painted panels that served as scenery during a performance. | Periaktoi |
| This is the name of one of the surviving Greek playwrights- his most famous play is Oedipus Rex. | Sophocles |
| Oedipus Complex | |
| Oedipus | |
| Jocasta | |
| Teiresius | |
| Creon |