Terms Related to Greek Theater
Definitions of special terms used in ancient Greek tragedy, and Greek and Roman comedy.
Deus ex machina
Deus ex machina is a Latin term from Greek drama still in use in English literature
Deus ex machina is a Latin term from Greek drama still in use in English literature
Hamartia
Hamartia. Definition of hamartia, a concept from Greek tragedy.
Hamartia. Definition of hamartia, a concept from Greek tragedy.
Greek Tragedy - Parts of the Drama
Greek tragedy structure. The sequence of the parts of the Greek drama.
Greek tragedy structure. The sequence of the parts of the Greek drama.
Greek Terms
Greek terms used on this site. Terms from philosophy, drama, the Olympics, theology, medicine, social organization, and a miscellaneous category.
Greek terms used on this site. Terms from philosophy, drama, the Olympics, theology, medicine, social organization, and a miscellaneous category.
Stasimon - Greek Tragedy Terminology
Stasimon is a term used in Greek tragedy.
Stasimon is a term used in Greek tragedy.
Agon - Greek Tragedy Terminology
Agon is a term used in Greek tragedy.
Agon is a term used in Greek tragedy.
Anapest - Greek Tragedy Terminology
Anapest is a term used in Classical Literature.
Anapest is a term used in Classical Literature.
Theatron
The theatron was where the audience of a Greek tragedy sat to view the performance.
The theatron was where the audience of a Greek tragedy sat to view the performance.