The origins of drama

Question 1

Theatrical Festivals Of Greece

Answer 1

-Late 6th century BC, religious worship evolved into theatre acting
-Persistros may have sensed an opportunity to win favour in Athens by introducing festivals to honour Dionysus during a sudden rise in worshipping him’
-The kômos (revelry) was a key aspect of Dionysiac festivals, and partying and drinking were ways of worshipping the God of intoxication and wine.

Question 2

What are the festivals in honour of Dionysus called?

Answer 2

-The City Dionysia
-The rural Dionysia
-The Lenaia
-The Anthesteia

Question 3

Dithyramb

Answer 3

-Dithyramb was a choral dance invented in Corinth in the late 7th century BC by the song writer Arion, performed in honour of Dionysus
-‘choros’ refers to both singing and dancing at the same time
-They would recount myths and thank the Gods for their blessings
-Ancient greeks would dance in choruses for weddings, funerals, athletic events, military parades and religious events; it was a central part of these events
-By 6th century BC, Athens’ choruses had become central to the City Dionysia festival

Question 4

Satyr plays

Answer 4

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