Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Dionysus and Apollo. Dionysus Who is he? What was his followers called?

Published byLawrence Thomas Modified over 8 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Dionysus and Apollo. Dionysus Who is he? What was his followers called?"— Presentation transcript:

1 Dionysus and Apollo

2 Dionysus Who is he? What was his followers called?

3 What is Fostered Intoxication? What was a major part in the worship of him?

4 How would they celebrate the festivals? It happened on December and March Did this catch on?

5 Also the god of Also the god of wine miracles, wild nature, and the forces “outside” of the civilized city.

6 Dionysus’ mask

7 Thespis- Dionysian priest First to speak rather than sing Considered to be the first actor & playwright

8 Performances Old way – with one chorus Ended with Thespis New way – with a narrator and chorus Pisistratus, Athenian Tyrant made a theater All of this was in honour of Dionysus

9 Tragedy Type of performance Was made into a competition in 538 B.C.E 534 B.C.E- First festival of Dionysus Tragedies were most likely written by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides

10 Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides Said to have written the majority of tragedies Aeschylus (525-426 BCE) Sophocles(496-406 BCE) Euripides(485-406 BCE) Sadly, most of their plays have been lost or destroyed

11 Apollo

12 Who is he? What was he the god of? Siblings?

13 Apollo’s Symbols What is his symbols?

14 Apollo in Oedipus Rex Who was the most important god? What was his role?

15 Maenads

16 What were they?

17 Who did they serve? Take a guess.

18 Traits Maenads stood in dazed trances.

19 Conclusion In Conclusion Maenads can be described no other way than…

20 Satyrs

21 What were Satyrs Can you guess what this is?

22 Who Did They Serve Can you guess who this is?

23 Tragoi What does this have To do with anything?

24 Conclusion for Satyrs Satyrs were…

Download ppt "Dionysus and Apollo. Dionysus Who is he? What was his followers called?"

Similar presentations

Greek Theater By Mr. Healy. Terms Dionysus- Greek God of wine and fertility City Dionysia- Ritual ecstatic celebration of god of wine and fertility Orchestra-

Greek Theater By Mr. Healy. Terms Dionysus- Greek God of wine and fertility City Dionysia- Ritual ecstatic celebration of god of wine and fertility Orchestra-
Greek Drama - Out of Ritual  Greek drama was rooted in religion not entertainment  Greek drama grew out of religious rituals honoring Dionysos God of.

Greek Drama - Out of Ritual  Greek drama was rooted in religion not entertainment  Greek drama grew out of religious rituals honoring Dionysos God of.
Greek Theater Euripides (480-406 B.C.E.). Historical Background Golden Age of Greece (594 – 338 B.C.E.) – beginnings of democracy, defeat of Persia gave.

Greek Theater Euripides ( B.C.E.). Historical Background Golden Age of Greece (594 – 338 B.C.E.) – beginnings of democracy, defeat of Persia gave.
 Greek Drama. Drama was born in ancient Greece!  600s B.C. - Greeks were giving choral performances of dancing and singing  Performances at festivals.

 Greek Drama. Drama was born in ancient Greece!  600s B.C. - Greeks were giving choral performances of dancing and singing  Performances at festivals.
The Origins of the Greek Theater 7th Century BC c. 625.

The Origins of the Greek Theater 7th Century BC c. 625.
Ancient Greece Sophocles and Oedipus Rex. Greece in the 4 th Century B.C Greece was the superpower of the known world The Greeks worshiped many gods:

Ancient Greece Sophocles and Oedipus Rex. Greece in the 4 th Century B.C Greece was the superpower of the known world The Greeks worshiped many gods:
Theater of the Ancient Greeks. Where is the evidence? Vases.

Theater of the Ancient Greeks. Where is the evidence? Vases.
Ancient Greek Theater Basics. Ancient Greek theater 5th-century B.C.E. Athens, dramas were presented during festivals featuring dramatic contests Most.

Ancient Greek Theater Basics. Ancient Greek theater 5th-century B.C.E. Athens, dramas were presented during festivals featuring dramatic contests Most.
History of Greek Theater Greek theater was originally a way to honor the god, Dionysus. People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together.

History of Greek Theater Greek theater was originally a way to honor the god, Dionysus. People told myths by singing and dancing out their stories together.
ANCIENT GREEK/ROMAN DRAMA. As long as humans have existed in communities (tribes), there has been a need for entertainment to explain the natural world.

ANCIENT GREEK/ROMAN DRAMA. As long as humans have existed in communities ("tribes"), there has been a need for entertainment to explain the natural world.
Why Was It Celebrated?  Dionysus- god of wine and fertility  Held in the city of Dionysia  To celebrate and honor Dionysus  Honor his resurrection.

Why Was It Celebrated?  Dionysus- god of wine and fertility  Held in the city of Dionysia  To celebrate and honor Dionysus  Honor his resurrection.
DIONYSUS  GOD OF WINE AND GROWTH. IT IS SAID THAT DIONYSUS DIED IN THE WINTER AND CAME BACK TO LIFE IN THE SPRING. BECAUSE OF THIS BELIEF THE NAME DIONYSUS.

DIONYSUS  GOD OF WINE AND GROWTH. IT IS SAID THAT DIONYSUS DIED IN THE WINTER AND CAME BACK TO LIFE IN THE SPRING. BECAUSE OF THIS BELIEF THE NAME DIONYSUS.
Greek Tragedy Important Points to Remember. Four Qualities of Greek Drama: 1. Greek dramas were performed for special occasions--particularly religious.

Greek Tragedy Important Points to Remember. Four Qualities of Greek Drama: 1. Greek dramas were performed for special occasions--particularly religious.
Greek Theater History and Origins of Theater. Origins of Theater There is evidence in every culture and every historical period that people have used.

Greek Theater History and Origins of Theater. Origins of Theater There is evidence in every culture and every historical period that people have used.
GREEK TRAGEDIE S It’s all Greek to me!. DIONYSUS  Greek god of wine  Not simply the god of wine, however; he also is the god of what wine does to those.

GREEK TRAGEDIE S It’s all Greek to me!. DIONYSUS  Greek god of wine  Not simply the god of wine, however; he also is the god of what wine does to those.
Ancient Greek Theatre. Greek Theatre By the 5 th century B.C., drama was at its Golden Age Dramatic festivals and contests were the center of.

Ancient Greek Theatre. Greek Theatre By the 5 th century B.C., drama was at its Golden Age Dramatic festivals and contests were the center of.
Mrs. Abbott Drama Theater Production

Mrs. Abbott Drama Theater Production
Greek Theatre Theatre’s beginning.

Greek Theatre Theatre’s beginning.
Tragedies and Tragic Characters

Tragedies and Tragic Characters
Medea By Euripedes.

Medea By Euripedes.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google