The Festival of Dionysus
What were 3 main genres introduced in the Festivals of Dionysus?
Tragedy, Comedy, and Satyr plays
What was Dionysus primarily god of?
wine, madness, vegetation, and theater
What was the famous theater used for the Festivals of Dionysus?
Dionysian Theater
Satyr plays were a combination of what 2 genres?
Comedy and Tragedy
Other than men, who did the Festivals of Dionysus say they could attend?
women, slaves, and prisoners
Who were the parents of Dionysus?
Zeus and Semele
What was the significance of the theater used for the Festivals of Dionysus
One of the first theaters to be built with sound amplification.
_____ would be included in comedy plays, but be banned Tragic plays.
Political criticism/humor
A. how long would the Festivals of Dionysus last?
B. What season would the be held in?
C. What city would they be held in?
A. 7 days (1 week)
B. Spring
C. Athens
In mythology, Dionysus spreads the art of cultivating grapes. What is this called?
Viticulture
Why were the Festivals of DIonysus important on a religious scale?
Many important religious ceremonies would take place.
What play genre did Comedy originate from
Tragedy
How did the Festivals of Dionysus educate the public?
They exposed public eye to different morals/ideas
Dionysus had followers that prayed to him, and were responsible for religious ceremonies in the Festivals of Dionysus. What did these followers call themselves?
Cult of Dionysus
On a political scale, how did the Festivals of Dionysus impact society?
Became a haven for debating political topics, and would reshape Athens governmental laws through spreading awareness.
They would have tragic ideas, but be set in a comedic setting.
What important philosophers would be seen at the Festivals of Dionysus?
Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Aristophanes
How did the mother of Dionysus die?
Zeus showed his divine power to her.
How did the Festivals of Dionysus impact modern society?
helped inspire the ideals of modern day plays, and set a basis for the modern day stage.
Why did Tragic plays have restrictions on what could be included?