CLA160H1 Lecture Notes - Odysseus, Semicircle, Ancient Greek Comedy
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Spoken poetry with choral song and dance: words are organised with a meter, no narration, story relies on characters, usually spoke of tragedy, not just entertainment. Raised, remarked and/or provided insight on issues of the time. Origins: late archaic age by the greeks looks like it started in 6th century, but all was found in the 5th century bc: sponsored by the state, said that choral song came first, then drama. Legendary figure, first choral member, invented drama: cult of dionysus. Held in honour of dionysus (god of wine) Could be common in worshipping gods, dancing, sports, singing etc. Rituals at temple, ritual procession in theatre complex. 3 tragedies + 1 satyr play by each of three authors (contests) 04/02/2013 12:23:53 pm: prominent early-mid 5th century, author of trilogy = oresteia. Ft. agamemnon, clytemnestra, orestes: features creation of areopagus homicide court aristocratic jury. Sophocles: prominent mid-late 5th century, over 150 plays, 7 survived, author of ex.
