PPT-Ancient Greek Drama Festival of Dionysus

5th Century BC 400499 Dionysus Roman Bacchus God of Wine and the Theatre Inspires Madness and Ecstasy Associated with frenzy decadence and excess Festival released this excess energy. Dr. Neighbours. NRHS . Theatre Classes. The land. The myths. The stage. The. . Land. Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea. The Land. PURPOSE OF GREEK DRAMA. Dramas presented by the state at annual religious festivals. . The essentials to understanding and appreciating . Medea. .. Ceremonious. Humans have always been ceremonious creatures.. What ceremonies do we have in modern life?. It is all drama, all a play that resonates with us.. Dionysus. God of wine, theatre, revelry, and fertility. Also known as Bacchus by Romans. Born from the thigh of Zeus (twice born). Instructed on winemaking . Greek theatre came out of the worship of Dionysus. Station 1. The Gods and Myths. What . are the purposes of myths in Greek culture. ?. Myths were used to explain the world around them..  . 2. Why . is the story of Prometheus an example of a myth. ?. Ebony V., Val P.. Explain the Cult of Dionysus:. Cult of Dionysus –religious practice worshiping Dionysus.. Associated with satyrs and centaurs . Characteristic: Bull, ivy and wine. Dionysia. Festival in Athens- dedicated to him. Prof. . Kulwadee. . Makarabhirom. Ancient Literature. 1. Sumerian Literature. 2. Egyptian Literature. 3. Jewish Literature. 4. Indian Literature. 5. Chinese Literature. 6. Greek Literature. 7. Roman Literature. the origins of drama. The Origins Of Drama. Created to celebrate Dionysus, . the ancient Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, and ritual madness and ecstasy. . He was also known as . the origins of drama. The Origins Of Drama. Created to celebrate Dionysus, . the ancient Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, and ritual madness and ecstasy. . He was also known as . About Dionysus. Dinonysus. could transform into a bull. His symbol is a full cup of wine.. Where He Lives. Dionysus is the God of wine, celebration, fertility and . ecstacy. .. Family. Dionysus was the child of Zeus and mortal . Comedy. Fiction represented in performance (unlike prose). Comes from an ancient Greek word meaning ‘action’. The word ‘play’ was the standard term used to describe drama until Shakespeare’s time. Ancient Greek Drama. Drama festivals began in Athens Greece about 5. th. century B.C.. Athens. City-state. Democracy. Educated citizens. Slave labour = leisure society. Ancient Greek Drama. 4 festivals honouring Dionysus--god of wine and vines. Theatre Performances in Ancient Greece. Performed over several days as part of a religious festival honoring . Dionysus. Dionysus. (Roman Name: Bacchus) : god of wine, fertility, and the harvest. City . the origins of drama. The Origins Of Drama. Created to celebrate Dionysus, . the ancient Greek god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, and ritual madness and ecstasy. . He was also known as . Complete . Day 12.. Online Textbook . Quiz Vocab. . my.hrw.com Friday! . HFORYS VCWS Unit 1 . Mustangs1 . Essay Reminders. Introductions and conclusions. Analysis: . what. the evidence does and .