Theater of Dionysos
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[edit | edit source]
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]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Theater of Dionysos is appropriately depicted as being made of wood as its seats are based on the Phase I stage and the scene is based on the Phase II stage of the theater which corresponds to the first and second half respectively of the 5th century BC.[3][4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations / Attika: Theater of Dionysos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A-Musing Tale
- ↑ HekmanDigitalArchive. library.calvin.edu. Accessed 9 April 2022.
- ↑ The south slope of the Acropolis (479-323 BC). ancientathens3d.com. Accessed 9 April 2022.