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Which Greek God is associated with the origins of Western drama?
Which Greek God is associated with the origins of Western drama?
- Hermes
- Zeus
- Apollo
- Dionysus (correct)
According to the ritualism theory, what eventually birthed drama?
According to the ritualism theory, what eventually birthed drama?
- Theater performances
- Quasi-religious rituals
- Both religious and quasi-religious rituals (correct)
- Religious rituals
What did women reportedly do in a ritual celebrating Dionysus?
What did women reportedly do in a ritual celebrating Dionysus?
- Engage in philosophical discussions
- Sing hymns and offer prayers
- Run through the countryside and tear apart animals (correct)
- Perform dances and recite poetry
Which playwright wrote 'The Bacchae', a play that explores Dionysian rituals?
Which playwright wrote 'The Bacchae', a play that explores Dionysian rituals?
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During which century did less wild rituals celebrating Dionysus spread through Greece?
During which century did less wild rituals celebrating Dionysus spread through Greece?
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