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The '''Theater of Delphi''' was a theater which overlooked the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]] in [[Phokis]], [[Greece]]. | The '''Theater of Delphi''' was a theater which overlooked the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]] in [[Phokis]], [[Greece]]. | ||
Situated above the [[Temple of Apollo, Delphi|Temple of Apollo]], it offered an expansive view of the sanctuary and the valley below, and could | ==History== | ||
Situated above the [[Temple of Apollo, Delphi|Temple of Apollo]], it offered an expansive view of the sanctuary and the valley below, and could accommodate around 5000 spectators in its seats. In ancient times, the theater hosted a number of different artistic contests, especially during competitions such as the [[Pythian Games]]. Contests also included plays, poetry readings, and musical performances, held for the audience and the god of arts [[Apollo]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Phokis|Phokis: Theater of Delphi]]</ref> | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the theater was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Sanctuary of Delphi]] | [[Category:Landmarks in the Sanctuary of Delphi]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in Phokis]] | [[Category:Locations in Phokis]] | ||
[[Category:Theatres]] | [[Category:Theatres]] | ||
Revision as of 12:53, 14 March 2020
The Theater of Delphi was a theater which overlooked the Sanctuary of Delphi in Phokis, Greece.
History
Situated above the Temple of Apollo, it offered an expansive view of the sanctuary and the valley below, and could accommodate around 5000 spectators in its seats. In ancient times, the theater hosted a number of different artistic contests, especially during competitions such as the Pythian Games. Contests also included plays, poetry readings, and musical performances, held for the audience and the god of arts Apollo.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War, the theater was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[2]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Phokis: Theater of Delphi
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey