Key words

Question 1

Thyromata

Answer 1

Openings or doors that are part of the skene at the back of the theatre. This would be where the important characters came in and out of.

Question 2

Skene

Answer 2

Portion of the stage where actors preformed (included 3 doors in and out)

Question 3

Orchestra

Answer 3

The “dancing place” where the chorus sang to the audience.

Question 4

Theatron

Answer 4

Seating place for audience

Question 5

Parados (staging)

Answer 5

Doors from the side where typically the chorus enter.

Question 6

Chiton

Answer 6

A simple draped dress worn by men and women alike. This could be worn with or without sleeves. (eg, Antigone and Ismene would both wear Chitons, Antigone’s sleeveless and plain Ismene’s with more decoration)

Question 7

Chlamys

Answer 7

A cloak worn by men on the right shoulder. Often worn by soldiers.

Question 8

Himation

Answer 8

Draped mantle for men and women, worn by wealthy people. When worn by men it tented to have no decoration.

Question 9

Peplos

Answer 9

Woollen dress, worn by women only. (possibly could be worn by Eurydice or Ismene)

Question 10

Syrma

Answer 10

Dress with long train worn by tragic actors.