The Dithyramb and Thespis

What did the Athenians celebrate every September?

• The harvest of olives

• The god of the grape, Dionysus

• The victory in the Olympic Games

• The arrival of spring

What did Thespis's action lead to the birth of?

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Drama

• Musical Theatre

How did the songs evolve over time?

• Songs about Dionysus evolved into comedies, while songs about Greek heroes turned into tragedies.

• Songs about Greek mythology remained unchanged over time.

• All songs became comedies regardless of their original themes.

• Songs about historical events turned into modern pop music.

Who were the satyrs led by in the celebrations?

• Pam

• Dionysus

• Apollo

• Hermes

What was the community's reaction to Thespis's action?

• The community was in utter shock and believed Thespis was possessed by the devil.

• The community celebrated Thespis's creativity and innovation.

• The community ignored Thespis's actions and continued with their lives.

• The community was confused but ultimately accepted Thespis's actions.

What was the role of the strophe in the celebrations?

• The strophe was the person asking the question in the songs celebrating Dionysus.

• The strophe was a type of dance performed during the celebrations.

• The strophe was a musical instrument used in the celebrations.

• The strophe was a type of wine offered to the participants.

Who changed the tradition in 535 BCE and how?

• Thespis changed the tradition by stepping forward and responding as Dionysus, introducing the idea of pretending to be someone else.

• Aeschylus introduced the concept of tragedy by adding a second actor to the performances.

• Sophocles changed the tradition by incorporating elaborate sets and costumes into the plays.

• Euripides revolutionized theater by focusing on the psychological aspects of characters.

What was the role of the antistrophes in the celebrations?

• They were the main performers of the songs.

• They were those responding to the strophe in the songs.

• They organized the celebrations and events.

• They were the audience participating in the songs.