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The '''Theater of Dionysos''' was a major theater located at the foot of the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Athenian Akropolis]] in [[Athens]], [[Greece]]. Dedicated to the Greek god of wine, [[grape]]s and theater, [[Dionysus]], the theater introduced Greek theater to the heart of the city. | The '''Theater of Dionysos''' was a major theater located at the foot of the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Athenian Akropolis]] in [[Athens]], [[Greece]]. Dedicated to the Greek god of wine, [[grape]]s and theater, [[Dionysus]], the theater introduced Greek theater to the heart of the city. | ||
The theater was also known for hosting the performances of works written by famous tragedians such as [[Euripides]], [[Aischylos]], [[Aristophanes]] and [[Sophokles]].<ref | The theater was also known for hosting the performances of works written by famous tragedians such as [[Euripides]], [[Aischylos]], [[Aristophanes]] and [[Sophokles]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]] / Attika: Theater of Dionysos</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Around 424 BCE, Aristophanes' play, ''[[The Knights (play)|The Knights]]'' was performed here after Kassandra ensured his lead actor, [[Thespis]] would show up. Thespis was held by [[Andras]] and his group of [[guard]]s sent by Commander [[Rhexenor]], a [[Cult of Kosmos|Cultist]] of the [[Delian League (Cult of Kosmos)|Delian League]] branch. The play was also seen by [[Kleon]], the acting leader of Athens, though he left in the middle of it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A-Musing Tale]]</ref> | Around 424 BCE, Aristophanes' play, ''[[The Knights (play)|The Knights]]'' was performed here after Kassandra ensured his lead actor, [[Thespis]] would show up. Thespis was held by [[Andras]] and his group of [[guard]]s sent by Commander [[Rhexenor]], a [[Cult of Kosmos|Cultist]] of the [[Delian League (Cult of Kosmos)|Delian League]] branch. The play was also seen by [[Kleon]], the acting leader of Athens, though he left in the middle of it.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[A-Musing Tale]]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 18:06, 30 August 2019

The Theater of Dionysos was a major theater located at the foot of the Athenian Akropolis in Athens, Greece. Dedicated to the Greek god of wine, grapes and theater, Dionysus, the theater introduced Greek theater to the heart of the city.
The theater was also known for hosting the performances of works written by famous tragedians such as Euripides, Aischylos, Aristophanes and Sophokles.[1]
History
Around 424 BCE, Aristophanes' play, The Knights was performed here after Kassandra ensured his lead actor, Thespis would show up. Thespis was held by Andras and his group of guards sent by Commander Rhexenor, a Cultist of the Delian League branch. The play was also seen by Kleon, the acting leader of Athens, though he left in the middle of it.[2]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations / Attika: Theater of Dionysos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A-Musing Tale