Origins of Western Drama
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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?

  • Theater performances
  • Quasi-religious rituals
  • Both religious and quasi-religious rituals (correct)
  • Religious rituals
  • 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?

    <p>Euripides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which century did less wild rituals celebrating Dionysus spread through Greece?

    <p>6th century BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

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