life in the dithyrambic chorus
Life in the Dithyrambic Chorus
Upon the setting sun I, Hecubus, fondly recall the days of pride and honor I felt in my tribe, as a member of a dramatic, dithyrambic chorus. Acting was not simply my occupation, but a lifestyle highly revered and respected by my fellow Athenian citizens. We entertained, taught moral lessons of the past, illustrated human flaw, but most importantly, we gave the audience a release. During the time I preformed …
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…with the respect that his father had, and learn the lessons of what it takes to be an esteemed Athenian citizen.
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