Gods
This king of the gods ruled Mount Olympus and wielded a thunderbolt as his weapon.
Who is Zeus?
In Ancient Greek theatres, this is the area where the audience sat, usually built into a hillside for a great view of the performance.
What is the Theatron?
This genre of Ancient Greek theatre focused on serious themes, often involving the downfall of a noble hero due to fate or personal flaws.
What is Tragedy?
This man is often credited as the first actor in Greek theatre, stepping away from the chorus to engage in dialogue with other characters.
Who is Thespis?
This god of the underworld ruled over the dead and was known for his role in the myth of Persephone.
Who is Hades?
This circular area at the center of the Greek theatre was where the chorus performed their songs and dances.
What is the Orchestra?
This theatrical genre used humor, satire, and exaggerated situations to mock social, political, or cultural issues in Ancient Greece.
What is Comedy?
In Ancient Greek theatre, this group of performers sang, danced, and narrated the story, often providing commentary on the play’s events.
What is the Chorus?
This god of the sun, music, and prophecy was the twin brother of Artemis and associated with the oracle at Delphi.
Who is Apollo?
This altar, located in the center of the orchestra, was used for sacrifices to Dionysus during Greek theatre performances.
What is the Thymele?
This type of lyrical poem, often sung by the chorus, was used in Greek theatre to comment on the events of the play.
What is an Ode?
This Greek god, associated with wine and theatre, was honored with annual festivals that featured dramatic competitions.
Who is Dionysus?
This goddess of love and beauty was born from the sea foam and was often depicted as the most beautiful of the gods.
Who is Aphrodite?
This raised platform in front of the skene was where actors performed, essentially functioning as a stage.
What is the Proskenion?
Many Ancient Greek plays were based on these traditional stories, which explained the origins of the world, gods, and heroes.
What is a Myth?
Known as the father of Greek tragedy, this playwright introduced the second actor, making more complex dialogue possible on stage.
Who is Aeschylus?
Known as the messenger of the gods, this god was also the protector of travelers, thieves, and merchants.
Who is Hermes?
This term refers to the passageways on either side of the theatre, used by the chorus to make their entrances and exits.
What is the Parados?
This major Athenian festival, held in honor of the god Dionysus, featured dramatic competitions where playwrights presented their tragedies and comedies.
What is the City Dionysia?
This famous tragedian introduced the third actor to Greek plays and is best known for his works like "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone."
Who is Sophocles?