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Phrynichus

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Definition: Phrynichus was an Athenian tragic poet and contemporary of Aeschylus who won his first victory in 511 B.C. Phrynichus introduced the first non-choral actor. In 405 B.C. his comedy Muses won second prize behind Aristophanes' Frogs.
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