Dionysia

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:festival
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Dionysus
gptkb:theater_of_ancient_Greece
fertility
wine
rebirth
ritualistic elements
ecstasy
the god of wine
the exploration of human emotions
the concept of catharsis
the celebration of nature
the celebration of life and death
gptkbp:celebratedIn gptkb:Athens
gptkbp:celebrates over several days
as a time of joy and festivity
in honor of the harvest
in various forms throughout history
citizens_of_Athens
gptkbp:features sacrifices
processions
satyr_plays
gptkbp:held_annually spring
gptkbp:historical_significance for the evolution of storytelling
for_Greek_culture
gptkbp:honors gptkb:Dionysus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dionysia
gptkbp:includes rituals
tragedies
comedies
choral performances
awards for best plays
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Roman_theater
Western drama
cultural practices in other societies
theatrical traditions worldwide
gptkbp:influencedBy cult practices
gptkbp:inspiration modern theater festivals
gptkbp:involves community involvement
music
competitions
dance
theater performances
elaborate costumes
audience participation
the use of masks
gptkbp:is_featured_in public gatherings
famous playwrights
dramatic contests
gptkbp:notableFor the development of drama
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Sophocles
Euripides
Aeschylus
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkbp:performedBy 6th century BC