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Posted By:
Wordwind
Dionysus/Theatre
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03/26/03
01:37 AM
Why? Why was Dionysus the patron of theatre in Greece? What's the connection between the Dionysian revelries and theatre?
Just wondering...
Posted By:
wwh
Re: Dionysus/Theatre
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03/26/03
01:56 AM
Dear WW: Here's a link that well tell you a good bit.
http://www.perspicacity.com/elactheatre/library/pedia/greek.htm
Posted By:
Wordwind
Re: Dionysus/Theatre
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03/26/03
10:30 AM
Many thanks, wwh. That's a terrific link. I especially enjoyed reading about the men who wore headresses that were fashioned like phalluses!
Posted By:
Sparteye
Re: Dionysus/Theatre
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12/25/03
04:16 AM
Hence the term "getting head."
d&r
Posted By:
Wordwind
Re: Dionysus/Theatre
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12/25/03
09:41 AM
Well, howdy do, Sparteye!!!
Posted By:
Sparteye
Re: Dionysus/Theatre
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12/26/03
01:55 AM
Hi ya, WW.
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