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Oedipus and Antigone - generally known as the Theban plays
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The most famous ancient Greek philosopher to write about the nature of tragedy was?
Aristotle
Who wrote Greek theatre tragedies?
Sophocles. Among others, Sophocles wrote some of the most famous works, still studied in high schools and colleges to this day.
What is the Greek tragedy and why was it important to the Greek culture?
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Who was the first writer of greek tragedy?
Aeschylus
Who is the goddess of tragedy in greek mythology?
Melpomene was the Muse of tragedy, but other then her there is no goddess to that vague of a domination.
Who was the Greek dramatist that has been the predecessor of Sophocles and Euripides and was the founder of the Greek tragedy?
aristophanes
The play Oedipus Rex was written by?
The classic tragedy Oedipus Rex was written by Sophocles and first performed in 429 BC. Aristotle proclaimed the play the best Greek tragedy ever written in his book Poetica.
Who are 3 Greek authors of tragedy?
i'm pretty sure they are Euripides, Aeschylus and Sophocles
What has the author Sinclair MacLardy Adams written?
Sinclair MacLardy Adams has written: 'Sophocles, the playwright' -- subject(s): Mythology, Greek, in literature, Criticism and interpretation, Tragedy
What has the author Felix Budelmann written?
Felix Budelmann has written: 'The Language of Sophocles' -- subject- s -: Community in literature, Greece, Greek language, Language, Mythology, Greek, in literature, Oral communication, Style, Tragedy
2 famous Greek playwrites?
There are four famous ancient Greek playwrights. Sophocles is the most famous writer of tragedies; his Oedipus Rex is one of the world's most famous plays. Euripides is also a very famous tragedian who wrote several plays including Hippolytus, Bacchae, Alcestis and one of his most famous, Medea. Aeschylus was a third famous tragedian. The most famous comic writer was Aristophanes, famous for his plays The Birds and The Frogs and the utterly hilarious and still topical Lysistrata.
Who are the three most famous Greek dramatists?
Phrynicus, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides
What made sophocles famous?
Sophocles is mostly famous for being a playwright and for mastering the art of the Greek drama. His most famous play was 'Oedipus the King.'
Who is Electra and where you found her pass in the Bible?
It is not in the Bible. In Greek mythology, Electra was the daughter of King Agamemnon as Electra or Elektra is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
Who wrote the play electra?
The play "Electra" was written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. It is one of his most famous tragedies, exploring themes of revenge, justice, and family dynamics.
Who were main 10 Greek tragedians?
Greek literature boasts three great writers of tragedy whose works are extant: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
What is the most famous greek play?
Probably Oedipus Rex by Sophocles.
