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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

Hamartia

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 Terms

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.

Agon - Greek Tragedy Terminology

Agon is a term used in Greek tragedy.

Anapest - Greek Tragedy Terminology

Anapest is a term used in Classical Literature.

Theatron

The theatron was where the audience of a Greek tragedy sat to view the performance.

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