lesson 22- Greek tragedy and religion

Question 1

When was the rural dionysia held?

Answer 1

Held in mid winter (approximately December) in the rural demes of attica

Question 2

where was the rural dionysia held?

Answer 2

In the rural demes of Attica

Question 3

When and where was the Lenaea held?

Answer 3

Held in late January originally just outside the city boundaries and then later brought into the city (potentially held in the agora, marketplace, or theatre of Dionysus itself). Likely to be Athenian citizens only due to the poor weather conditions which would prevent foreigners from travelling by sea

Question 4

what is assumed about the attendants at the Lenaea?

Answer 4

That only Athenians attended- this is due to the poor weather conditions which would prevent foreigners from travelling by sea.

Question 5

when was the city dionysia held and who would attend?

Answer 5

Held in late March in the City of Athens. Actively welcomed foreigners from around Greece Panhellenically and the ancient world.

Question 6

what is significant about the timing of all the festivals In honour of Dionysus? (city dionysia, rural dionysia and the lenaea)

Answer 6

All the festivals were held in the build up of spring to honour Dionysus. It was hoped that Dionysus would “bring the spring back to Athens”