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to honor dionysus and entertain people.
nearly 15,000 people attended the festivals each yearIt began in the religious festivals that honored Dionysus, the Greek god of wine.
nearly 15,000 people attended the festivals each yearIt began in the religious festivals that honored Dionysus, the Greek god of wine.
Poets were invited to bring the first tragedies in the fifth century BC in Greece to be performed as part of festivals honoring Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility. These tragic performances were held as part of the annual City Dionysia festival in Athens. The poets would compete in the dramatic competition and present their plays to the audience.
nearly 15,000 people attended the festivals each yearIt began in the religious festivals that honored Dionysus, the Greek god of wine.
nearly 15,000 people attended the festivals each yearIt began in the religious festivals that honored Dionysus, the Greek god of wine.
Theater evolved from his festivals
about 3,000
between 77 and 89
He had two festivals, Dionysia and Lenaia. Both were celebrated by performing dramas.
Four plays: three tragedies and one comedy
Greek Theater originaloly celebrated religious festivals that honored Dionysus