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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:playwright |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:City
gptkb:theatre gptkb:Prometheus gptkb:Athens gptkb:Native_American_tribe |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
his works are still performed today
considered a cornerstone of Western literature his tragedies are studied in literature courses |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:Athens gptkb:deity Athenian culture |
| gptkbp:awarded_by |
First prize at the City Dionysia
the first prize at the City Dionysia first prize at the City Dionysia |
| gptkbp:awards |
First prize at City Dionysia (multiple times)
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_date |
c. 525 BC
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Eleusis,_Greece
gptkb:Eleusis |
| gptkbp:born |
gptkb:Eleusis,_Greece
gptkb:Eleusis c. 525 BC C. 525 BC |
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:The_Acropolis_of_Athens
Gela |
| 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:commander |
gptkb:the_Battle_of_Salamis
the Battle of Marathon |
| 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:earthquake 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:philosopher
gptkb:theatre gptkb:High_School 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_date |
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:family |
Son of Euphorion
Father of a son named Euphorion father of two sons, Euphorion and Euaeon son of Euphorion |
| 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:father |
gptkb:earthquake
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkb:earthquake gptkb:Theater_of_Dionysus |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Battle_of_Salamis
gptkb:Battle_of_Marathon |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:earthquake
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| gptkbp:has_expansion |
the use of dialogue in plays
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:High_School Western literature theatrical conventions |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:festival
gptkb:Athenian_democracy gptkb:Persian_Wars 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:church
gptkb:Sophocles gptkb:literary_work gptkb:Euripides gptkb:film Western literature Modern theater modern theater pre-Socratic philosophy tragedy genre Western drama tragedy as a form of inquiry |
| 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:Orphism gptkb:Fate earlier playwrights |
| gptkbp: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:inspiration |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:theatre gptkb:literary_work inspired later playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| 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_work
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:language
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_as |
father of tragedy
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
the context of tragedy
in the context of ancient Greek culture |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
theater productions worldwide
in theater festivals |
| gptkbp:is_from |
gptkb:Eleusis,_Greece
gptkb:Eleusis |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:church gptkb:theatre gptkb:Character_development gptkb:Social_issues gptkb:High_School gptkb:earthquake gptkb:choir gptkb:Moral_lessons gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:literary_work gptkb:Aristotle gptkb:poet gptkb:Divine_retribution Dramatic irony Tragic irony Complex characters dramatic irony Historical references symbolism Religious themes Philosophical questions Human suffering Cultural commentary Poetic language Use of masks Exploration of gender roles Political themes Themes of life and death Exploration of morality Exploration of the human condition Exploration of human nature Mythological subjects Exploration of family dynamics Themes of divine justice Themes of faith and doubt Themes of human suffering Themes of knowledge and ignorance Thematic depth Dramatic structure Themes of revenge Exploration of ethics Themes of hope and despair Exploration of power dynamics Themes of conflict and resolution Moral and philosophical themes Tragic themes Themes of fate and free will his complex characters Tragic flaws his elaborate costumes Innovations in drama Themes of loyalty and betrayal Exploration of justice Themes of fate and destiny his exploration of moral dilemmas Themes of war and peace Themes of morality and ethics Themes of love and hate his poetic language Fate vs free will his historical references Choral odes his use of symbolism Themes of justice and injustice Themes of truth and deception Moral and ethical dilemmas Adding a second actor Conflict between individual and state Expanding the role of the chorus Themes of justice and fate Themes of sacrifice and redemption Themes of tradition and change 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 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 expanding the use of dialogue his contributions to the trilogy format his elaborate stagecraft his contributions to the genre of tragedy his legacy in drama his tragic heroes |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:physicist gptkb:political_organization gptkb:psychologist academic studies modern literature cultural discussions in popular culture in anthologies of Greek literature the father of tragedy anthologies of Greek drama the curriculum of drama schools |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Virgil gptkb:Aristophanes gptkb:Homer |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films gptkb:literary_work gptkb:artwork cultural references biographies historical analyses academic discussions |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:theater_festivals academic settings mythological themes in modern theater |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Classical literature
the Western literary canon the Athenian dramatic festival |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:the_British_Academy
gptkb:the_American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:physicist gptkb:political_organization gptkb:psychologist gptkb:artwork gptkb:film modern literature various literary works |
| 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
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Father_of_Tragedy
gptkb:Oresteia gptkb:earthquake tragedies |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
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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:military_branch |
in the Battle of Marathon
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
established themes of hubris and tragedy
influenced the structure of tragedies part of the ancient Greek theater tradition |
| gptkbp:mythology |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:City_Dionysia
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:book
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:notable_performance |
performed in ancient theaters
part of the Dionysia festival |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Prometheus_Bound
gptkb:The_Persians gptkb:Seven_Against_Thebes gptkb:Oresteia gptkb:The_Suppliants |
| gptkbp:number_of_games |
gptkb:television_series
90 approximately 90 90 (attributed) |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Film_Director
gptkb:High_School gptkb:playwright gptkb:poet |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:theater_festivals
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Gela,_Sicily
Gela |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:films
gptkb:literary_work gptkb:artwork |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
subject of academic research
translated into many languages influenced modern playwrights adapted into modern plays extensively studied in classics |
| gptkbp:services |
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:thematic_element |
Human suffering
Divine intervention Moral conflict |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:Order gptkb:family gptkb:war gptkb:Fate divine intervention suffering human suffering Human suffering Divine justice divine justice divine retribution |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:Revenge gptkb:Order gptkb:Sacrifice gptkb:legal_case gptkb:Divine_retribution divine intervention human suffering fate and free will Family loyalty 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_aproponent_of |
gptkb:Pindar
gptkb:Herodotus gptkb:Socrates |
| gptkbp:winner |
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 |