The Festival of Dionysus
Dionysus
Impact
Genres of plays in the Festivals of Dionysus
100

What were 3 main genres introduced in the Festivals of Dionysus?

Tragedy, Comedy, and Satyr plays

100

What was Dionysus primarily god of?

wine, madness, vegetation, and theater

100

What was the famous theater used for the Festivals of Dionysus?

Dionysian Theater

100

Satyr plays were a combination of what 2 genres?

Comedy and Tragedy

200

Other than men, who did the Festivals of Dionysus say they could attend?

women, slaves, and prisoners

200

Who were the parents of Dionysus?

Zeus and Semele

200

What was the significance of the theater used for the Festivals of Dionysus

One of the first theaters to be built with sound amplification.

200

_____ would be included in comedy plays, but be banned Tragic plays.

Political criticism/humor

300

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

300

In mythology, Dionysus spreads the art of cultivating grapes. What is this called?

Viticulture

300

Why were the Festivals of DIonysus important on a religious scale?

Many important religious ceremonies would take place.

300

What play genre did Comedy originate from

Tragedy

400

How did the Festivals of Dionysus educate the public?

They exposed public eye to different morals/ideas

400

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

400

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.

400
What was the defining factor of a Satyr play?

They would have tragic ideas, but be set in a comedic setting.

500


What important philosophers would be seen at the Festivals of Dionysus?

Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Aristophanes

500

How did the mother of Dionysus die?

Zeus showed his divine power to her.

500

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.

500

Why did Tragic plays have restrictions on what could be included?

Because they were based off Greek religion, they would be considered serious. This means they would have restrictions, on what or whatnot could be included.