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It is named after Thespis of Icaria, the "Father of Greek Tragedy". He was a poet who lived during the 6th century B.C. and was thought to have been the first actor to a written play. His memory now lives on in legend and myth - when something goes wrong in a performance, it is often blamed on the spirit of Thespis. Some actors employ charms and perform rituals to either ward off, or curry his favor.

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