Statements (566)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:playwright gptkb:theater |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:artistic_innovation |
expanded chorus size
introduced second actor developed the use of dialogue expanded the use of scenery introduced the second actor expanded the role of the chorus |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Dionysus
gptkb:theater_festivals gptkb:Athens Athenian culture |
| gptkbp:award |
First prize at City Dionysia (multiple times)
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| gptkbp:awarded_to |
First prize at the City Dionysia
the first prize at the City Dionysia first prize at the City Dionysia |
| gptkbp:awards |
first prize at the City Dionysia
won the City Dionysia festival multiple times won first prize at City Dionysia won multiple times at festivals |
| gptkbp:birth_year |
c. 525 BC
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| gptkbp:born |
c. 525 BC
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Eleusis,_Greece
gptkb:Eleusis c. 525 BC C. 525 BC |
| gptkbp:burial_place |
Gela
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Agamemnon gptkb:Electra gptkb:Orestes gptkb:Prometheus gptkb:choir |
| gptkbp:character_development |
moral dilemmas
strong female characters complex characters |
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Pindar
gptkb:Sophocles gptkb:Herodotus gptkb:Euripides |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the development of drama
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| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Father_of_Tragedy
gptkb:tragedy Athenian drama development of dramatic structure Tragedy development established the role of the playwright increased the number of actors on stage introduced costumes and masks Athenian drama festivals |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:drama gptkb:philosophy Western literature inspired literature inspired films inspired art influenced philosophy Influenced Western literature inspired operas Influenced philosophy inspired countless adaptations Influenced drama shaped literary criticism contributed to the cultural identity of Athens influenced the development of Greek theater shaped the structure of dramatic storytelling |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
celebrated in ancient and modern scholarship
commemorated in various cultural references recognized as a seminal figure in literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Developed dramatic structure
Expanded the role of the chorus First to introduce a second actor father of tragedy established themes of tragedy influenced the concept of catharsis pioneered dramatic structure |
| gptkbp:death_year |
c. 456 BC
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| gptkbp:died |
c. 456 BC
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:Gela,_Sicily
Gela c. 456 BC C. 456 BC |
| gptkbp:expansion |
the use of dialogue in plays
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| gptkbp:family |
Son of Euphorion
Father of a son named Euphorion father of two sons, Euphorion and Euaeon son of Euphorion |
| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:City_Dionysia
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
“ It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.” “ The greatest joy is to be a part of the great.” “ He who learns must suffer.” “ In war, truth is the first casualty.” “ It is better to die than to live in shame.” “ The man who is afraid will be in the end.” “ To be a good man is to be a good citizen.” “ Wisdom comes through suffering.” “ The truth is always the first casualty of war.” “ The greatest blessing of mankind are within us and within our reach.” “ The truth is always the same.” “ The best and noblest gifts of humanity cannot be the monopoly of a particular race.” “ The man who is afraid will be the first to die.” “ Time is the wisest counselor of all.” |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Battle_of_Salamis
gptkb:Battle_of_Marathon |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:has_influenced |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:drama Western literature theatrical conventions |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Athenian_democracy
gptkb:Persian_Wars gptkb:festivals gptkb:Classical_Athens Cultural flourishing of Athens classical Athens active during the Persian Wars part of the cultural flourishing of Classical Greece witnessed the rise of Athenian democracy |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first playwright to use a third actor
pioneered the use of dramatic irony set the foundation for future dramatic forms |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Aeschylus
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Euripides gptkb:moral_philosophy pre-Socratic philosophy tragedy genre Western drama tragedy as a form of inquiry |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:Sophocles gptkb:literature gptkb:Euripides Western literature Modern theater modern theater tragedy genre Western drama |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Euripides Western literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced poetry and prose
inspired works in various literary genres shaped the narrative structure of stories |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Pindar
gptkb:Divine_Justice gptkb:Homer gptkb:Fate earlier playwrights |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:literature gptkb:philosophy inspired later playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
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| gptkbp:introduced |
dialogue in plays
the second actor |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
5th century BC
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:literary_criticism
in academic papers |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Prometheus_Bound
gptkb:The_Persians gptkb:The_Oresteia gptkb:Ancient_Greece gptkb:The_Suppliants gptkb:The_City_Dionysia gptkb:The_Seven_Against_Thebes the theme of justice the theme of fate the theme of divine intervention the development of tragedy the Oresteia trilogy the development of Greek drama the development of theatrical performance |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
cultural festivals
in literary awards and honors |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:speeches
academic papers philosophical discussions literary critiques cultural analyses expanding the role of the chorus in discussions of tragedy |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
gptkb:Father_of_Tragedy
One of the three great tragedians the father of tragedy one of the three great tragedians of ancient Greece |
| gptkbp:is_considered_a_father_of |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
father of tragedy
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| gptkbp:is_from |
gptkb:Eleusis,_Greece
gptkb:Eleusis |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:Character_development gptkb:Social_issues gptkb:Moral_lessons gptkb:tragedy gptkb:Divine_retribution Dramatic irony Complex characters Historical references Religious themes Philosophical questions Human suffering Cultural commentary Poetic language Exploration of gender roles Political themes Exploration of morality Exploration of the human condition Exploration of human nature Exploration of family dynamics Thematic depth Exploration of ethics Exploration of power dynamics Tragic themes his complex characters Tragic flaws his elaborate costumes Innovations in drama Exploration of justice his exploration of moral dilemmas his poetic language Fate vs free will his historical references Choral odes his use of symbolism Adding a second actor Conflict between individual and state Expanding the role of the chorus his use of dramatic irony his philosophical depth his influence on later playwrights expanding the role of the chorus his contributions to the art of storytelling his dramatic structure his exploration of divine justice his exploration of human suffering his exploration of moral and ethical questions his portrayal of women in tragedy his themes of justice and fate his tragic style his use of mythological themes introducing the second actor his exploration of moral and ethical dilemmas his influence on Western drama his portrayal of the gods introducing a second actor expanding the use of dialogue his contributions to the trilogy format his elaborate stagecraft his tragic heroes |
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
gptkb:character_development
dramatic irony religious themes use of symbolism the exploration of identity mythological themes political themes moral complexity thematic depth the use of masks choral odes Use of dialogue the exploration of morality the exploration of family dynamics the exploration of human nature the exploration of justice the exploration of power dynamics the exploration of the human condition the exploration of fate the use of music the use of costumes the exploration of moral dilemmas the use of dance the exploration of ethics the exploration of revenge tragedy structure the exploration of peace the exploration of human suffering the exploration of betrayal the exploration of societal issues the exploration of leadership the exploration of loyalty the exploration of shame Themes of justice and fate Chorus in plays Expansion of the number of actors the exploration of divine intervention the exploration of honor the exploration of war the use of mythological references the use of stagecraft |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Virgil gptkb:Aristophanes gptkb:Homer |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films gptkb:television_shows gptkb:literature gptkb:artworks gptkb:theater_productions cultural references biographies historical analyses academic discussions |
| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
the father of tragedy
|
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
the context of tragedy
in the context of ancient Greek culture |
| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
theater productions worldwide
in theater festivals |
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:sociology
gptkb:political_theory gptkb:philosophy gptkb:psychology academic studies modern literature cultural discussions in popular culture |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:theater_productions academic settings mythological themes in modern theater |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Classical literature
the Western literary canon |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:the_British_Academy
gptkb:the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:art
gptkb:sociology gptkb:political_theory gptkb:philosophy gptkb:psychology gptkb:film modern literature various literary works |
| gptkbp:is_remembered_for |
Tragic irony
Complex characters Use of masks Themes of life and death Mythological subjects Themes of divine justice Themes of faith and doubt Themes of human suffering Themes of knowledge and ignorance Dramatic structure Themes of revenge Themes of hope and despair Themes of conflict and resolution Moral and philosophical themes Themes of fate and free will Innovations in drama Themes of loyalty and betrayal Themes of fate and destiny Themes of war and peace Themes of morality and ethics Themes of love and hate Choral odes Themes of justice and injustice Themes of truth and deception Moral and ethical dilemmas Themes of justice and fate Themes of sacrifice and redemption Themes of tradition and change Themes of family and loyalty Staging techniques Symbolism in plays Themes of community and isolation Themes of despair and hope. Themes of existence and essence Themes of honor and shame Themes of identity and alienation Themes of justice and law Themes of memory and forgetting Themes of nature and civilization Themes of power and resistance Themes of power and tyranny Themes of struggle and triumph Themes of the gods and mortals his contributions to the genre of tragedy his legacy in drama |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Euripides gptkb:Aristotle's_Poetics literature courses in literature courses his narrative techniques his historical context his thematic depth |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
Western literature
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| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Father_of_Tragedy
gptkb:Oresteia gptkb:tragedy tragedies |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on Western literature
Influenced modern theater inspired adaptations influenced modern theater Influenced Western literature Influenced tragedy Established the use of dialogue Influenced Aristotle's Poetics Pioneered dramatic structure father of tragedy considered the father of tragedy established dramatic structure |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
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| gptkbp:music_style |
established themes of hubris and tragedy
influenced the structure of tragedies part of the ancient Greek theater tradition |
| gptkbp:mythology |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:The_Acropolis_of_Athens
Gela |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:the_Battle_of_Salamis
the Battle of Marathon |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:Revenge
gptkb:Justice gptkb:Sacrifice gptkb:Divine_retribution Family loyalty |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Prometheus_Bound
gptkb:The_Persians gptkb:Seven_Against_Thebes gptkb:Oresteia gptkb:The_Suppliants |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:Prometheus_Bound
gptkb:The_Persians gptkb:Seven_Against_Thebes gptkb:Oresteia |
| gptkbp:number_of_games |
90
90 (attributed) |
| gptkbp:number_of_plays_survived |
gptkb:7
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| gptkbp:number_of_plays_written |
approximately 90
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| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Director
gptkb:playwright gptkb:drama gptkb:poet |
| gptkbp:often_includes |
in anthologies of Greek literature
anthologies of Greek drama the curriculum of drama schools |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
performed in ancient theaters
part of the Dionysia festival |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater_festivals
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| gptkbp:place_of_birth |
gptkb:Eleusis,_Greece
gptkb:Eleusis |
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Gela,_Sicily
Gela |
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:films
gptkb:literature gptkb:artworks |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
subject of academic research
translated into many languages influenced modern playwrights adapted into modern plays extensively studied in classics |
| gptkbp:service |
Introduce a second actor
Use scenery create a trilogy introduce a third actor use costumes and masks playwright to use a third actor |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Symbolism
lyricism Dramatic irony lyrical symbolism dramatic mythological themes complex characters moral complexity Choral odes Stichomythia focused on moral and philosophical themes known for his grand and elevated language emphasized the role of fate and divine intervention |
| gptkbp:theater |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkb:Theater_of_Dionysus gptkb:tragedy |
| gptkbp:theatrical_legacy |
his works are still performed today
considered a cornerstone of Western literature his tragedies are studied in literature courses |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
Human suffering
Divine intervention Moral conflict |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:fate gptkb:family gptkb:war gptkb:Fate divine intervention suffering human suffering Human suffering Divine justice divine justice divine retribution |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:fate divine intervention human suffering fate and free will divine justice role of the gods exploration of justice examined the human condition explored justice and retribution reflected on the nature of the gods consequences of hubris |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
many languages
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| gptkbp:was_a_soldier |
in the Battle of Marathon
|
| gptkbp:was_acontemporary_of |
gptkb:Pindar
gptkb:Herodotus gptkb:Socrates |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
gptkb:Homer
gptkb:Orphism |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
gptkb:poetry
gptkb:choir gptkb:theater gptkb:literature gptkb:drama gptkb:mythology gptkb:Aristotle gptkb:storytelling gptkb:tragedy gptkb:philosophy dramatic irony symbolism |
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
the Athenian dramatic festival
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| gptkbp:won |
gptkb:City_Dionysia
gptkb:The_City_Dionysia Ostracism First prize at the City Dionysia the first prize at the City Dionysia the City Dionysia festival prize multiple times the City Dionysia festival prize the City Dionysia festival |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:Prometheus_Bound
gptkb:The_Persians gptkb:The_Oresteia gptkb:Agamemnon gptkb:the_Trojan_War gptkb:Seven_Against_Thebes gptkb:Oresteia gptkb:the_House_of_Atreus gptkb:The_Suppliants gptkb:The_Choephori gptkb:The_Agamemnon gptkb:The_Eumenides gptkb:The_Libation_Bearers gptkb:The_Seven_Against_Thebes moral dilemmas the importance of family human suffering divine retribution the nature of justice the consequences of war the role of the gods the fate of individuals the conflict between fate and free will |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:theater
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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