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  2. Thespis - Wikipedia

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    In other sources, he is said to have introduced the first principal actor in addition to the chorus. [3] He is often called the "Inventor of Tragedy". [4] [5] His name is the origin of the word "thespian", meaning actor. Thespis was a singer of dithyrambs (songs about stories from mythology with choric refrains). He is credited with introducing ...

  3. Thespiae - Wikipedia

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    The common noun thespian meaning "actor" comes from the legendary first actor named Thespis, and not the city. Both Thespis and Thespiae, however, are derived from the noun θέσπις (théspis, meaning 'divine inspiration'). Demophilus of Thespiae – Commander of the Thespian force at the Battle of Thermopylae. Phryne – a hetaira.

  4. Thespian - Wikipedia

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    Thespian may refer to: A citizen of the Ancient Greek city of Thespiae; An actor or actress Thespis, the first credited actor; A member of the International Thespian Society, an honor society that promotes excellence in high school theater "The Thespian", the sixth song of The Emptiness, the third studio album by American band Alesana

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  6. Greek tragedy - Wikipedia

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    It reached its most significant form in Athens in the 5th century BC, the works of which are sometimes called Attic tragedy. Greek tragedy is widely believed to be an extension of the ancient rites carried out in honor of Dionysus , the god of wine and theatre, and it heavily influenced the theatre of Ancient Rome and the Renaissance .

  7. International Thespian Society - Wikipedia

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    The International Thespian Society (ITS) is an honor society for high school and middle school theatre students. It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association. Thespian troupes serve students in grades 9–12; Junior Thespian troupes serve students in grades 6 through 8. Festivals are held annually at the state and national levels.

  8. Talk:Thespiae - Wikipedia

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    It would be good to see a mention if this is the origin of the term "Thespian" for actor or if it is not. 207.69.140.32 14:36, 9 Aug 2004 (UTC) . I think some words need to be removed to make it less biased.

  9. Nicolas Cage Doesn’t Consider Himself an Actor: ‘I Like the ...

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    Nicolas Cage is an Academy Award winner known for turning in memorable, completely original performances in a wide range of beloved movies: The action hit “Face/Off,” the searing drama ...