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In what year did Sophocles enter his first City Dionysia How old was he at the time?
468 BCE
Why was Athena important to Athenians?
I believe Athena was important to the Athenians because she was the founder of Athens, her city in Greece (Now the capital). She was competing with Poseidon, the Greek God of The Sea and Earthquakes, on who should rule the city. So, they were each presented a gift for the city. Poseidon's Gift was a water spring, and Athena's gift was the Olive Tree. The people agreed that Athena's Olive Tree was better and helped the town more, so they names it after her. They worship her. That is also what created the rivalry between Athena and Poseidon.
Why did the athenians name their city for the goddess Athena?
Athena named the city Athens after herself;at her birth King Kekrops the founder of the city, first offered sacrifices to her. She planted the olive and named his city after herself after it had been judged by the gods to be hers.
What did the Athenians think of Athena's gift to the city?
Good because they loved olive trees and that's the reason they named the city after her
Did the athenians have allies?
Yes the athenians had the allies in many different wars. Like in the pelopenisian war they had the allies of corinth, Sparta, megara, (not argos because they refused to be in the war), Rhodes and many of the other city states. Athens was a city of democracy!
When was the city of Dionysia held?
It was a place to honor the god Dionysus in sons and dances.
Who was the writer of the greek play city of dionysus?
The writer of the play "City of Dionysia" is unknown. It was a competition during the Dionysia festival in ancient Athens where various playwrights would submit their works anonymously to be performed.
What city is the dionysia festival?
how long was the city of dionysia
What is the City Dionysia-Festival?
how long was the city of dionysia
What is the tradition gathering place for the festival of Dionysus?
The traditional place for the festival of Dionysus was in the city of Dionysia and was highlighted by song, dance, and men dressing up like satyrs. A large statue of Dionysus was carried to the Acropolis and playwrights were permitted to put on three plays.
What is the traditional gathering place for the festival of dionysus?
The traditional place for the festival of Dionysus was in the city of Dionysia and was highlighted by song, dance, and men dressing up like satyrs. A large statue of Dionysus was carried to the Acropolis and playwrights were permitted to put on three plays.
Why was Dionysus important to greek theatre?
Dionysus was the Greek god of harvest and wine. He is important for Greek theater because the first dramas that had a similar, although primitive structure as the posterior works of authors as Sophocles and Euripides, were performed during the festivities dedicated to him, the 'City Dionysia'.
Explain 'City Dionysia' and why Sophocles wrote his play trilogy?
The City Dionysia was a major religious festival in ancient Athens dedicated to the god Dionysus, featuring dramatic competitions. Sophocles wrote his play trilogy for this festival to compete and honor the gods. The festival provided an opportunity for playwrights to showcase their plays to the public and gain recognition and prestige.
How old was sophocles when he entered his first city Dionysia?
779
What are activities done by Dionysus?
A God of Ancient Greece who was associated wtih fertility, revelry, and wine. A cult arose around this god. He was honored at a festival, The City Dionysia, in which drama was first presented. Thus this God is also associated with theatre.
What is another name for the festival of Dionysus?
the city festival Dionysus
What are the achievements of thespis?
Thespis was the first tragedian to win the City Dionysia playwriting prize
