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Ancient Roman Theater and Festivals: A Historical Overview

Explore the rich history of ancient Roman theater and festivals, from the dramatic performances at the Theater of Dionysus in Athens to the comedic works of Aristophanes. Learn about prominent playwrights, gladiator barracks, and mime traditions in Rome. Dive into the world of Lemuria and Saturnalia celebrations, and discover the significance of dates like Kalends, Nones, and Ides in the Roman calendar.

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Ancient Roman Theater and Festivals: A Historical Overview

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  1. Ludi

  2. Calendar • Kalends ( 1st of month) • Nones ( 5th or 7th) • Ides ( 13th or 15th) • Fastus, Comitalis, Nefastus

  3. Feriae (festivals) • 1. Stativae • 2. Conceptivae • 3. Imperativae

  4. Lemuria ( May)

  5. Saturnalia ( December)

  6. Drama—Theater of Dionysus at Athens 5th century BCE • Tragedy –Aeschylus,Sophocles ( Oedipus Rex), Euripides • Comedy – Aristophanes, • 4th C. BCE -Comedy of Menander

  7. Deus ex machina

  8. Rome, Theater of Pompey

  9. Rome, Theater of Marcellus

  10. Gladiator Barracks

  11. velarium

  12. Merida,Spain

  13. Herculaneum

  14. Terence and Plautus

  15. Phylakes

  16. Atellanae

  17. Bucco ( pot-bellied simpleton) Maccus ( fool) Pappus ( deceived old man) Dossenus ( trickster)

  18. Marcus Holconius Rufus

  19. Mime and Pantomime

  20. Caius Norbanus Sorex • Honorary herms • Player of 2nd parts

  21. Nero

  22. Odeon • Recitations

  23. Amphitheater • quinqennales

  24. Monomachos • Vicit • Periit • Missit • Retiarius • Threx • Myrmillo

  25. Retiarius

  26. Retiarius

  27. Myrmillo vs. Threx

  28. gladiatrix

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