Drama As A Means Of Worship Flashcards
1
Q
Taplin- “there is nothing…
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“There is nothing intrinsically Dionysiac about Greek Tragedy”
2
Q
Henrich- “choral dancing…
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“Choral dancing in Ancient Greek culture always constitutes a form of ritual performance”
3
Q
Lonsdale- “Dionysus, depicted…
A
“Dionysus, depicted as a choregos and dancer in poetry is portrayed with great frequency in art”
4
Q
Easterling “the ecstatic…
A
“The ecstatic possession of maenads is often used as a metaphor for the violent actions and experiences of tragic characters and choruses”
5
Q
Higgins “To attend the theatre…
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“To attend the theatre was a religious duty and the responsibility of all pious citizens”
