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A hymn or song of praise, often to a god such as Apollo.
Paean
A tragic flaw or error in judgement leading to downfall.
Hamartia
Rapid line-by-line dialogue exchange between characters.
Stichomythia
Divine justice, moral order, or rightful judgement.
Dike
Wisdom or deep understanding.
Sophia
A system of government where citizens participate in ruling.
Democracy
A moment of recognition or discovery by a character.
Anagnorisis
The opening section of a Greek play before the chorus enters.
Prologue
A scene of dialogue between choral songs.
Episode
Moderation, self-control, and balance in behaviour.
Sophrosyne
Excessive pride that challenges gods or fate.
Hubris
The common people or citizens of a state.
Demos
Fate or destiny controlling human lives.
Moira
Ethical appeal based on character or credibility.
Ethos
The acting area directly in front of the skene.
Proskenion
A cloak or shawl commonly worn by women in Ancient Greece.
Palla
Winged sandals associated with Hermes.
Talaria
A basic tunic worn by men and women in Ancient Greece.
Chiton
The altar positioned in the centre of the orchestra.
Thymele
A decorative headband or ribbon worn during rituals or performances.
Fillet
A large open-air performance space with tiered seating used in Ancient Greek theatre.
Amphitheatre
Law, custom, or social convention.
Nomos
A cloak or outer garment worn over a tunic.
Himation
A herald’s staff carried to symbolise authority or messages.
Kerykeion
Belief in and worship of many gods.
Polytheism
The circular dancing space where the chorus performed.
Orchestra
A sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances.
Peripeteia
The Greek god of wine, fertility, and theatre.
Dionysus
A wheeled platform used to reveal scenes from inside the skene.
Ekkeklyma
Reasoned argument or logical appeal in rhetoric.
Logos
The final scene or concluding section of a tragedy.
Exodus
Emotional purification or release felt by the audience.
Catharsis
The citizen assembly in Ancient Athens where political decisions were made.
Ekklesia
Action or violence that happened offstage in Greek tragedy.
Obskene
The audience seating area built into the hillside.
Theatron
A formal debate or argument between characters.
Agon
One of the side passageways actors and chorus used to enter the theatre.
Parados
A long formal speech delivered by a character.
Rhesis
The mask worn by actors to show character and emotion.
Persona
Elevated boots worn by tragic actors to increase height and status.
Cothurni
Emotional appeal designed to affect the audience’s feelings.
Pathos
The choral entrance song and the entrance itself.
Parados
The building at the back of the stage used for entrances and costume changes.
Skene
The household, family unit, or family legacy.
Oikos
A stationary choral ode performed between episodes.
Stasimon
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