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Greek Theater

The Greek Theater 1. 5th Century B. C. Golden Age of Greek Drama Dramatic festivals were popular People witnessed tragic and comic plays 2

Overview of Greek Theatre The land The myths The stage

2. The Land Greece has thousands of inhabited islands and dramatic mountain ranges Greece has a rich culture and history Democracy was founded in Greece Philosophy, as a practice, began in Greece (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle)

A. Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea The Land A. Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea

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The Land

Overview of Greek Theatre The land The myths The stage

The Stage

3. The Stage- the Amphitheatre A. 3 Main Portions of a Greek Theater: 1. Skene – Portion of stage where actors performed (included 1-3 doors in and out) 2. Orchestra – “Dancing Place” where chorus sang to the audience 3.Theatron – Seating for audience

The Stage

The Stage Greek plays were performed during religious ceremonies held in honor of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry (altars generally on stage) People would travel from all around to see the drama competitions—even prisoners were temporarily released to see the plays

The Stage

B. Where and how were the dramas performed? 1.In an amphitheater 2.With a chorus who described most of the action. 3.With masks

C. Masks of Greek Theater

The masks were worn for many reason including: 1. Visibility 2. Acoustic Assistance 3. Few Actors, Many Roles 4. Characterization

Male actors performed all the roles Actors switched masks to play a number of roles – both female and male 17

Masks of Greek Theater

Masks of Greek Theater

Comedy (Servant or Herald ) Tragedy (Weeping Chorus) Modern-day replicas Hero-King Comedy (Servant or Herald ) Tragedy (Weeping Chorus)

Theater at Epidaurus

Theater at Epidaurus

Overview of Greek Theatre The land The myths The stage

III. The Myths – Why they were written Explained the unexplainable Justified religious practices Gave credibility to leaders Gave hope Polytheistic (more than one god) Centered around the twelve Olympians (primary Greek gods)

Explained the Unexplainable When Echo tried to get Narcissus to love her, she was denied. Saddened, she shriveled to nothing, her existence melting into a rock. Only her voice remained. Hence, the echo!

Mount Olympus… …Where the Olympians lived. Who are the Olympians?

The Olympians Are the 12 Main Gods

The Olympians

1. Zeus a. King of gods b. Heaven c. Storms d. Thunder e. Lightning

2. Poseidon a. Zeus’s brother b. King of the sea c. Earthquakes d. Horses

3. Hades a. Brother to Zeus and Poseidon b. King of the Underworld (Tartarus) c. Husband of Persphone

4. Ares a. God of war

5. Hephaestus a. God of fire b. Craftspeople c. Metalworkers d. Artisans

6. Apollo a. God of the sun b. Music c. Poetry d. Fine arts e. Medicine

7. Hermes a. Messenger to the gods b. Trade c. Commerce d. Travelers e. Thieves & scoundrels

8. Dionysus a. God of Wine b. Revelry (Partying)

9. Hera a. Queen of gods b. Women c. Marriage d. Childbirth

10. Demeter a. Goddess of Harvest b. Agriculture c. Fertility d. Fruitfulness e. Mom to Persephone

11. Hestia a. Goddess of Hearth b. Home c. Community

12. Athena a. Goddess of wisdom b. Practical arts c. War

13. Aphrodite a. Goddess of love and beauty

14. Artemis a. Goddess of hunting and the moon.

The End