Pompe, Dithyrambic Contests, Komos Flashcards
What happened on the morning of the first day ?
The pompe or grand procession took place
What accompanied the procession ?
It was occompaied by a wooden statue of Dionysus in a boat on wheels from the city gates to the sanctuary of Dionysus
What did the process resemble ?
A carnival with drinking, dancing and general revelry taking place to honour Dionysus
What would people carry with them ? Why
Traditional sacrificial objects such as animals and fruits but people also carried model Phalluses in recognition of Dionysus’ relationship to fertility and recreation
What happens after the grand procession or pompe ?
The dithyramb completion took place in the theatre
What is known about the dithyramb ?
It was a choral song and dance written in honour of Dionysus and it predated tragedy and comedy
What was the komos ?
A party that took place in the streets in honour of the god Dionysus
Who took part in the Komos ?
Only men
When was the Komos ?
The first evening
What was central to the Komos ?
The phallus as participants would bring leather phalluses to present to the god as it celebrated fertility
What did the Komos involve?
Drinking, dancing and signing
