Thespis

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Thespis (fl. 424 BCE – 422 BCE) was an 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 of the Cult of Kosmos.

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.

Behind the scenes

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

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  Thespis talking with Rhodanthe

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey