CLAS 1P91 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Acropolis Of Athens, Hedera, Phallus
21 Oct 2016
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God of wine, winemaking & fertility- also god of revelry & religious ecstasy (god of misrule) Wine was life since water had germs- wine was drunk with water to purify it. Rural dionysia: festivals in winter so farmers can join; several towns of attica involved. Included parades: carried large phalloi & food offerings; singing & dancing; then plays. Travellers could visit on a circuit = attic unity. 2nd most important festival in athens (after festival for athena) Urban festival = to bring the god into the city. Celebrates rebirth of agriculture & beginning of travel season. Singing & dancing contests in athens in archaic period = 6th c. bc (ivy leaf crowns awarded to winner) Thespis (534 bc) credited with adding an actor=birth of drama. More than narration- story now acted out. During 5th c. bc: 5 days dedicated to drama. Tragedy: tales about murder, revenge, love, war & transgressions- dramatic material.
