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Aeschylus, the ancient Greek playwright, is said to have died in a rather unusual manner. According to legend, he was killed when a tortoise dropped by an eagle fell on his head. The eagle had mistakenly identified Aeschylus's bald head as a rock suitable for breaking the shell of the tortoise. This anecdote highlights the dramatic nature of his death, fitting for a figure of such theatrical prominence.
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What Greek playwright is known as The Father of Tragedy'?
Aristophanes is largely considered as the father of Greek comedy.
Who are the three most famous Greek dramatists?
Phrynicus, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides
Who killed Agamemnon?
Aegisthus and Clytemnestra both played a part in Agamemnon's death, however there are two versions of who physically killed Agamemnon. In book 3 of The Odyssey, it was Aegisthus who plotted and killed Agamemnon. In Aeschylus' tragedy Agamemnon, Aeschylus changed the killer to Clytemnestra. The murder was avenged by the son Orestes. The Odyssey simply mentioned that Orestes avenged Agamemnon's death by killing both Aegisthus and Clytemnestra. In Libation Bearers, Aeschylus developed a complete plot and went into details why and how Orestes accomplished his matricide. Killing one's parents is against nature in Greek mythological tradition, thus Orestes was tried in an Athenian court by an Athenian jury with Apollo as his defense lawyer, and Athena as the presiding judge. The jury was deadlocked and Athena casted the deciding vote. You may want to read The Eumenides, the last of The Oresteiatrilogy by Aeschylus to find out whether Orestes was found guilty or not!
Who were the Greek dramatists?
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Eurypides, Aristophanes.
Who was seen as the first important greek dramatist?
Aeschylus
Who was killed by a tortoise?
It was Aeschylus, who was killed by a tortoise which was dropped by an eagle. It is thought that the eagle mistook Aeschylus's head as a boulder. Eagles have been known to drop tortoises onto rocks to crack the shell. Aeschylus died due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
What is the possessive form of Aeschylus?
The possessive form of Aeschylus is Aeschylus'.
What did Aeschylus write about?
Aeschylus wrote about tragedies.
What greek god was killed when an eagle dropped a turtle on his head?
It wasn't a God, it was a Greek playwright. Aeschylus was killed when a turtle was dropped on his head by an eagle in the year 456 B.C.. I am guessing you are transposing the idea from Terry Pratchet's book Small Gods.
When was Coeliades aeschylus created?
Coeliades aeschylus was created in 1884.
What Greek playwright is known as The Father of Tragedy'?
Aristophanes is largely considered as the father of Greek comedy.
Aeschylus was a writer of ancient Roman comedy?
Aeschylus was a Greek tragedian.
What was the size of the chorus in plays by Aeschylus?
what was the size of the chorus in plays by Aeschylus
Who are the three most famous Greek dramatists?
Phrynicus, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides
Who killed Agamemnon?
Aegisthus and Clytemnestra both played a part in Agamemnon's death, however there are two versions of who physically killed Agamemnon. In book 3 of The Odyssey, it was Aegisthus who plotted and killed Agamemnon. In Aeschylus' tragedy Agamemnon, Aeschylus changed the killer to Clytemnestra. The murder was avenged by the son Orestes. The Odyssey simply mentioned that Orestes avenged Agamemnon's death by killing both Aegisthus and Clytemnestra. In Libation Bearers, Aeschylus developed a complete plot and went into details why and how Orestes accomplished his matricide. Killing one's parents is against nature in Greek mythological tradition, thus Orestes was tried in an Athenian court by an Athenian jury with Apollo as his defense lawyer, and Athena as the presiding judge. The jury was deadlocked and Athena casted the deciding vote. You may want to read The Eumenides, the last of The Oresteiatrilogy by Aeschylus to find out whether Orestes was found guilty or not!
What events influenced Aeschylus's life?
The event that influenced Aeschylus's life was the Persian invasion.
Who are 3 Greek authors of tragedy?
i'm pretty sure they are Euripides, Aeschylus and Sophocles
