Greek Theatre and Entertainment
Discovering the origins of tragedy and comedy and the importance of the theatre in Greek civic life.
Key Questions
- 1Why was the theatre such a central part of Greek life?
- 2How did Greek masks change the way stories were told?
- 3What are the main differences between a Tragedy and a Comedy?
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