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|name = Thespis | |||
|image = ACOd-Thespis.jpg | |||
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|species = [[Human]] | |||
|affiliates = [[Aristophanes]] | |||
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'''Thespis''' ({{Wiki|Floruit|fl.}} 424 BCE – 422 BCE) was an [[Athens|Athenian]] actor and friend of [[Aristophanes]] who lived during the late 5th century BCE. | |||
''' | ==Biography== | ||
Around 424 BCE, Thespis was involved in a plot, alongside Aristophanes, to sabotage the reputation of [[Kleon]], the ''de facto'' leader of [[Athens]] and a [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Cult of Kosmos]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[A-Musing Tale]]</ref> | |||
Later in 422 BCE, Thespis was present in the city of [[Elis (city)|Elis]] to conduct a play portraying King [[Leonidas I of Sparta]], sponsored by [[Rhodanthe]]. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] assisted him in this endeavour.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[The Lost Tales of Greece]]'' – [[Setting the Stage]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Historically, {{Wiki|Thespis}} is recognized as the first person ever to appear on stage as an actor playing a character in a play (instead of speaking as him or herself).{{Fact|26 March 2020}} The historical Thespis lived during the 6th century BCE, making his presence in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' anachronistic, though it is possible that the Thespis featured in the game is an unrelated individual sharing the same name. | |||
The word ''thespian'' is derived from the historical individual's name. | |||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
ACOd-ThespisRhodanthe.jpg|Thespis talking with Rhodanthe | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:11, 5 May 2026
Thespis (fl. 424 BCE – 422 BCE) was an Athenian actor and friend of Aristophanes who lived during the late 5th century BCE.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Around 424 BCE, Thespis was involved in a plot, alongside Aristophanes, to sabotage the reputation of Kleon, the de facto leader of Athens and a Sage of the Cult of Kosmos.[1]
Later in 422 BCE, Thespis was present in the city of Elis to conduct a play portraying King Leonidas I of Sparta, sponsored by Rhodanthe. The Spartan misthios Kassandra assisted him in this endeavour.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Historically, Thespis is recognized as the first person ever to appear on stage as an actor playing a character in a play (instead of speaking as him or herself). [citation needed] The historical Thespis lived during the 6th century BCE, making his presence in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey anachronistic, though it is possible that the Thespis featured in the game is an unrelated individual sharing the same name.
The word thespian is derived from the historical individual's name.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Thespis talking with Rhodanthe
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A-Musing Tale
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Lost Tales of Greece – Setting the Stage