{"id":37349,"date":"2016-10-27T05:43:59","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T09:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octaneseating.com\/blog\/?p=37349"},"modified":"2025-07-29T07:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:19:48","slug":"redo-greek-mythology-and-the-theater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octaneseating.com\/blog\/greek-mythology-and-the-theater","title":{"rendered":"Greek Mythology in Theater"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” 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\nA Guide to the Evolution of<\/i>
\nGreek Mythology
\nin Theater<\/strong>” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-1″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][carousel script=”simple_slider” simple_slider_sizing=”aspect_ratio” simple_slider_aspect_ratio=”4-3″ simple_slider_transition_type=”fade” simple_slider_wrap=”true” autorotate=”true” autorotate_type=”default” autorotation_speed=”4000″][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1753787041630-2″ tab_id=”1753787041631-2″ title=”Item”][image_with_animation image_url=”41633″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/item][\/carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”column_reverse” column_direction_phone=”column_reverse” bg_color=”#f9fbf0″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” top_padding_phone=”5%” top_margin=”-1″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_desktop=”15%” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” bottom_padding_phone=”1%” left_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Since its arrival thousands of years ago, ancient Greek mythology continues to inspire playwrights<\/a>, authors, scriptwriters, and video game writers alike today. Encompassing love, betrayal, and heroism, Greek mythology laid the foundation for theatrical storytelling, which has long captivated audiences throughout the ages.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f9fbf0″ scene_position=”center” top_margin=”-1″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” top_padding_tablet=”5%” top_padding_phone=”8%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-540″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]But how have the fantastical tales of Greek mythology evolved to become such an influential force for creativity and entertainment today?<\/p>\n

In this jam-packed article, we embark on a fascinating exploration into the historical context, cultural impacts, and modern resurgence of Greek mythology, to unveil how the universally loved narratives of gods, monsters, and heroes have become deeply rooted in today\u2019s media.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”7%” bottom_padding_tablet=”0%” top_padding_phone=”9%” bottom_padding_phone=”6%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-0-mobile”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”26″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-26″]\n

Greek Mythology Narratives<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730 display-flex-section-2″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”gif-section” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37368″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px” custom_height_tablet=”10px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]\n

Gods<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”gif-section” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37367″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px” custom_height_tablet=”10px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]\n

Monsters<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”gif-section” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37366″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px” custom_height_tablet=”10px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]\n

Heroes<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”12%” bottom_padding_tablet=”15%” bottom_padding_phone=”20%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-540″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Join us as we reveal the remarkable emergence, evolution, and ongoing transformation of Greek mythology.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”37370″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” 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\nA Journey Through Greek Mythology\u2019s History” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-2 margin-bottom-none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”center” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”center” tablet_text_alignment=”center” phone_text_alignment=”center” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#87a6ad” font_size_desktop=”18″ font_size_tablet=”16″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-18 letter-spacing-3-24px position-absolute-h2-bottom-text”]\n

-greek mythology in theater-<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”70%” top_padding_tablet=”85%” top_padding_phone=”0%” left_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”10%” top_margin_phone=”0%” bottom_margin_phone=”0%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”width-30-responsive order-3-mobile width-50-mobile” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”41635″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In From Right” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”600″ margin_bottom=”-65%” margin_right=”-102%” margin_bottom_tablet=”-80%” margin_right_tablet=”-60%” margin_bottom_phone=”-40%” margin_right_phone=”1%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#1a3f47″ scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”7%” top_padding_tablet=”8%” top_padding_phone=”25%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-0-mobile”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”30″ font_size_tablet=”26″ font_size_phone=”24″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-30 margin-bottom-none” text_direction=”default”]\n

Ancient Greek Theater<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”18″ font_size_tablet=”16″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-18 letter-spacing-7-2px” text_direction=”default”]\n

550 BC & 220 BC<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding_phone=”4%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730 ancient-greek-theater-bg-padding-321″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin=”-5%” bottom_margin_tablet=”-3%” bottom_margin_phone=”-1%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″ text_direction=”default”]Greek mythology laid its foundations in ancient Greek theater between 550 BC and 220 BC. During this period, Ancient Greece developed a thriving culture that celebrated the wonders of the dramatic arts as an integral aspect of daily life and societal expression.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”100″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”41636″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” constrain_group_2=”yes” constrain_group_6=”yes” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”400″ margin_left_tablet=”-6%” margin_right_tablet=”-6%” margin_left_phone=”-10%” margin_right_phone=”-10%” margin_left=”-400″ margin_right=”-400″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”-17%” top_margin_tablet=”-11%” top_margin_phone=”13%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner bottom_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_desktop=”11%” bottom_padding_tablet=”0%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” bottom_padding_phone=”0%” top_margin=”250″ left_margin=”250″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 margin-bottom-none”]Dionysus – The God of Wine & Fertility<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”13″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]As Greek theater gained momentum, playwrights emerged with entertaining adaptations of ancient mythological tales. These stories took center stage at religious festivals honoring Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility, where theatrical creativity, culture, and experimentation began to flourish.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”7%” top_padding_tablet=”3%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]This section will explore how mythology became the primary source of inspiration for ancient Greek playwrights while showcasing the most famous writers and plays that emerged during the earlier stages of Greek theater.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also discover the elements that define Greek theater, and the cultural and religious movement driven by celebration and the worship of gods like Dionysus.<\/p>\n

Step back in time and unravel the fascinating history of these ancient arts\u2026[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”6%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”9%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”How Greek Mythology Evolved
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This was a religious hymn sung by ancient Greeks, specifically boys and men, in honor of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” bottom_padding_tablet=”4%” top_padding_phone=”8%” bottom_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner right_padding_desktop=”18%” right_padding_tablet=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” left_margin=”300″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]The First Ever Genre \u2018Tragedy\u2019[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30px” custom_height_phone=”15px” custom_height_tablet=”20px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]As time went on, the dithyramb became more animated and dramatic, and chorus leaders, also known as coryphaeus, started experimenting with dialogue. 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First Actor In Greek Theater<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”20px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Many argue that Thespis, an influential poet and the believed first actor in Greek theater, invented the concept of tragedy. 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This led to festivals<\/a> where aspiring writers and actors would perform their plays hoping to gain recognition among judges and audiences, and thus achieving fame.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”column_reverse” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”18%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” left_padding_phone=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner right_padding_desktop=”18%” right_padding_tablet=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” left_margin=”300″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 margin-bottom-none”]The Arrival Of Satyr – Comedy<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”13″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]In an effort to stand out among competition, playwrights became more creative and experimented with new ideas and concepts that would get them noticed. 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text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]The Dionysia was celebrated in two principal forms: the Rural Dionysia, which occurred in winter and was more localized to rural areas, and the City Dionysia, a grand spring festival that attracted participants and spectators from across Greece.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”7%” top_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”18%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” left_padding_phone=”0%” left_margin=”300″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”20″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Celebration in Athens<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]As mentioned earlier, the growing demand for Greek theater combined with increasing competition, paved the way for festivals which celebrated the dramatic arts. 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This festive occasion was celebrated in two ways:<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”3%” bottom_padding_desktop=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”20%” right_padding_desktop=”25%” left_padding_tablet=”5%” constrain_group_103=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”5%” top_padding_phone=”0%” bottom_padding_phone=”8%” bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_right_desktop=”1px” border_right_phone=”0px” border_bottom_phone=”1px” column_border_color=”#b9b9b9″ column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#838383″ font_size_desktop=”50″ font_size_tablet=”38″ font_size_phone=”32″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-50 margin-bottom-none”]1.<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″ custom_height_tablet=”10px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”26″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-26 margin-bottom-none”]Rural Dionysia<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″ custom_height_tablet=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Rural Dionysia which was hosted during the winter, often in more local, rural areas,[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”3%” bottom_padding_desktop=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”25%” right_padding_desktop=”20%” left_padding_tablet=”5%” constrain_group_103=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”5%” top_padding_phone=”7%” bottom_padding_phone=”0%” bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#838383″ font_size_desktop=”50″ font_size_tablet=”38″ font_size_phone=”32″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-50 margin-bottom-none”]2.<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″ custom_height_tablet=”10px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”26″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-26 margin-bottom-none”]City Dionysia<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″ custom_height_tablet=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]City Dionysia which was an extravagant spring event where spectators, actors, and playwrights traveled long and far to attend and take part.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”column_reverse” top_padding_tablet=”5%” bottom_padding_tablet=”5%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”20%” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”20%” right_padding_desktop=”14%” top_padding_tablet=”0%” constrain_group_102=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”0%” left_margin=”300″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”26″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-26 margin-bottom-none”]Growth of Grapevines & Production of Wine<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″ custom_height_tablet=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Before Greek theater took ancient Greek society by storm, these festivals were focused on the growth of grapevines and production of wine, and commonly included parades, sacrifices, and the singing of dithyrambs (the choral hymns sung and danced in honor of the god Dionysus).[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” 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-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”6%” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”8%” top_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]While many talented playwrights were born out of Greek theater, three names stand out as pioneers of theatrical drama: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. 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overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”7\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”26″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-26 margin-bottom-none”]Aeschylus – \u2018Father of Tragedy\u2019[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Known for groundbreaking storytelling that ultimately popularized the tragedy genre, Aeschylus has gone down in history as the \u2018Father of Tragedy\u2019. 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Aeschylus Wrote<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][milestone heading_inherit=”default” symbol_position=”after” subject_padding=”0″ color=”Default” effect=”count” symbol_alignment=”Default” milestone_alignment=”default” number=”70″ symbol=”+” subject=”Plays” effect_delay=”200″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”0%” top_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24″]\n

His most famous work is the \u2018Oresteia\u2019 trilogy which features three intertwined plays:<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” left_padding_desktop=”7%” right_padding_desktop=”7%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” right_padding_tablet=”0%” left_padding_phone=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”carousel-1″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column bottom_padding_desktop=”5%” bottom_padding_phone=”7%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#eee4ce” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”2%” top_padding_tablet=”10%” bottom_padding_tablet=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]\n

\u2018Oresteia\u2019 Trilogy<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][carousel script=”owl_carousel” desktop_cols=”1″ desktop_small_cols=”1″ tablet_cols=”1″ mobile_cols=”1″ column_padding=”0″ loop=”true” autorotate=”true” autorotate_type=”default” autorotation_speed=”5000″][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1753787048932-9″ tab_id=”1753787048933-8″ title=”Item”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”17%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_tablet=”8%” right_padding_tablet=”5%” bottom_padding_phone=”5%” left_padding_phone=”5%” right_padding_phone=”5%” left_margin=”300″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 letter-spacing-8px margin-bottom-none”]one<\/span><\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”7px” custom_height_tablet=”4px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-4px margin-bottom-none”]Agamemnon[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none” text_direction=”default”]This is the first play of the trilogy
\nseries. It follows the return of King
\nAgamemnon after the triumphant
\nTrojan War, and his subsequent murder
\nby his evil wife Clytemnestra, who
\nkills Agamemnon out of revenge after
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\nChoephori is the second story which
\ndepicts the arrival of Agamemnon\u2019s
\nson, Orestes, who endured several
\nyears of exile. Upon returning, Ostes
\nlearns of his father\u2019s death, and seeks
\nvengeance by conspiring to kill his
\nmother Clytemnestra and her lover
\nAegisthus.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”17%” right_padding_tablet=”8%” top_padding_phone=”0%” left_padding_phone=”5%” right_padding_phone=”5%” bottom_margin=”0″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”margin-bottom-none” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1753787049451-4″ tab_id=”1753787049452-6″ title=”Item”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”17%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_tablet=”8%” right_padding_tablet=”5%” bottom_padding_phone=”5%” left_padding_phone=”5%” right_padding_phone=”5%” left_margin=”300″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 letter-spacing-8px margin-bottom-none”]three<\/span><\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”7px” custom_height_tablet=”4px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-4px margin-bottom-none”]The Eumenides[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”17″ font_size_tablet=”15″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-17 margin-bottom-none” text_direction=”default”]In this final play of the sequence,
\nOrestes is pursued by the ancient
\ngoddesses of vengeance, known as the
\nFuries, for murdering his mother
\nClytemnestra. In an effort to avoid
\nconflict and seek sanctuary from the
\nFuries, Orestes runs to Athena, the
\ngoddess of wisdom, who orders a trial
\nto determine Orestes\u2019 fate. The trial
\ngives Orestes a chance for redemption,
\nwhich marks a new era of justice in
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These themes not only captivate audiences by making narratives more engaging and entertaining but also resonate with viewers, especially during ancient Greek civilization, where such themes were common parts of everyday life, and still are in some ways today.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-430 margin-bottom-none” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”2%” bottom_padding_desktop=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”2%” 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Sophocles Wrote<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][milestone heading_inherit=”default” symbol_position=”after” subject_padding=”0″ color=”Default” effect=”count” symbol_alignment=”Default” milestone_alignment=”default” number=”120″ symbol=”+” subject=”Plays” effect_delay=”200″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”3%” top_padding_tablet=”0%” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” top_padding_phone=”1%” bottom_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]His masterful use of dramatic irony didn\u2019t just give audiences the upper hand, but also built suspense while deepening the emotional impact of his plays. He wrote an impressive 120+ plays, with seven surviving as timeless classics today. 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However, while all seem to be going Oedipus\u2019 way, his fate is waiting round the corner as he\u2019s unknowingly fulfilling a dark prophecy.<\/p>\n

Through a series of revelations, Oedipus finds out he is responsible for his father\u2019s murder and his mother\u2019s husband\u2019s, and discovers his wife, the Queen of Thebes, is actually his mother. Horrified, Oedipus rids himself of sight by removing his own eyes before exiling himself from Thebes.<\/p>\n

Enriched with themes of fate, free will, and divine prophecy, the story of Oedipus is deeply philosophical, and left a profound mark on the ancient Greeks by encouraging them to reflect upon life\u2019s unpredictable, and arguably predetermined, twists and turns.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”17%” right_padding_tablet=”8%” top_padding_phone=”0%” left_padding_phone=”5%” right_padding_phone=”5%” bottom_margin=”0″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”margin-bottom-none” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1753787051446-10″ tab_id=”1753787051447-4″ title=”Item”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”17%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_tablet=”8%” right_padding_tablet=”5%” bottom_padding_phone=”5%” left_padding_phone=”5%” right_padding_phone=”5%” left_margin=”300″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#666666″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 letter-spacing-8px margin-bottom-none”]two<\/em><\/span>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”7px” custom_height_tablet=”4px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-4px margin-bottom-none”]Antigone[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]\u2018Antigone\u2019 is another of Sophocles\u2019 most celebrated works. The story is set in the city of Thebes, where Antigone, the daughter of Jocasta and Oedipus, who goes against Creon\u2019s, the king of Thebes, law and buries her late brother who was killed battling against his city.<\/p>\n

This though-provoking play delves into themes of justice, personal morals, and the dangers of pride. 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Unlike most of his counterparts, most of Euripides’ plays lead with strong, independent female characters and feature forward-thinking plot structures with complex psychological layers which challenge societal and political issues.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”25%” bottom_padding_desktop=”25%” left_padding_desktop=”25%” right_padding_desktop=”25%” top_padding_tablet=”25%” bottom_padding_tablet=”25%” left_padding_tablet=”25%” right_padding_tablet=”25%” top_padding_phone=”15%” bottom_padding_phone=”15%” left_padding_phone=”15%” right_padding_phone=”15%” top_margin=”100″ left_margin=”-50″ top_margin_tablet=”-18%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#952630″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”milestone-section” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” mask_enable=”true” mask_size=”contain” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”120%” class_name=”font-20 lettter-spacing-2px”]\n

Euripides Wrote<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][milestone heading_inherit=”default” symbol_position=”after” subject_padding=”0″ color=”Default” effect=”count” symbol_alignment=”Default” milestone_alignment=”default” number=”90″ symbol=”+” subject=”Plays” effect_delay=”200″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”41641″ bg_position=”left top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”10%” bottom_padding_phone=”25%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”display-flex-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”-14%” top_margin_tablet=”-23%” top_margin_phone=”-40%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”15%” right_padding_desktop=”13%” top_padding_tablet=”5%” right_padding_tablet=”0%” top_padding_phone=”4%” bottom_padding_phone=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”300″ left_margin=”300″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none uppercase” text_direction=”default”]\n

Medea play<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″ custom_height_tablet=”20″ custom_height_phone=”15″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″ text_direction=”default”]Euripides composed around 90 plays, with only 28 remaining completely intact. His most famous surviving play is \u2018Medea\u2019 which focuses on the cunning and sorceress wife of Jason named Medea.<\/p>\n

Over the course of their romantic relationship, Medea proved her devotion to Jason by helping him get out of sticky situations with her powers. However things turn sour when Jason betrays Medea and leaves her for another woman,the princess of Corinth.<\/p>\n

Enraged and heartbroken, Medea goes to disturbing lengths to seek revenge by
\nmurdering their children with the intention of taking Jason\u2019s heirs away and
\nleaving him to mourn the death of his children.<\/p>\n

This play is fueled by provocative themes of loyalty, betrayal, and vengeance,
\nwhile also pushing the traditions of ancient Greek theater through its boldand
\nunfiltered portrayal of a female protagonist who takes matters into her own
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-greek mythology in theater-<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”70%” top_padding_tablet=”85%” top_padding_phone=”0%” left_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”10%” top_margin_phone=”0%” bottom_margin_phone=”0%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”width-30-responsive order-3-mobile width-50-mobile” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37696″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In From Right” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”600″ margin_bottom=”-65%” margin_right=”-102%” margin_bottom_tablet=”-80%” margin_right_tablet=”-60%” margin_bottom_phone=”-40%” margin_right_phone=”1%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”11%” bottom_padding=”7%” top_padding_tablet=”12%” top_padding_phone=”22%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]There are several structural elements that define ancient Greek mythological plays, each playing a key role in distinguishing different types of storytelling and dictating how audiences experience theater. Let\u2019s take a closer look\u2026[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Greek Tragedies” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-3″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_phone=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#67907e” font_size_desktop=”15″ font_size_tablet=”13″ font_size_phone=”12″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-15 letter-spacing-2-7px”]\n

-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”10%” top_padding_phone=”10%” left_padding_phone=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” sticky_content=”true” sticky_content_functionality=”js” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” right_padding_desktop=”10%” bottom_padding_tablet=”3%” right_padding_tablet=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Greek tragedies have a unique set of storytelling features and performance elements which combine to captivate audiences, divulge key themes (such as fate and retribution), and deliver emotional depth. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what each structural element entails:[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column left_padding_tablet=”5%” right_padding_tablet=”5%” left_padding_phone=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”7\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”10%” bottom_padding_desktop=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”7%” left_padding_tablet=”7%” right_padding_tablet=”7%” top_padding_phone=”8%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#e7ddcd” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Prologue[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]This first stage introduces the foundations of a narrative, providing audiences with contextual background about the story. This is either done through a spoken monologue or dialogue that sets the scene, introduces characters, and highlights the major conflict or dilemma that carries the narrative.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”70″ custom_height_tablet=”40″ custom_height_phone=”25″][image_with_animation image_url=”37700″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_left=”-12%” margin_right=”-12%” delay=”400″ margin_left_phone=”-4%” margin_right_phone=”-4%”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”10%” bottom_padding_desktop=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”7%” left_padding_tablet=”7%” right_padding_tablet=”7%” top_padding_phone=”8%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#e7ddcd” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Parodos[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]This is when the chorus announce their arrival on stage by performing an entrance song or chant, often in the form of a poem. Aside from marking the arrival of the chorus, the parados is also intended to set the mood for the play, offering audiences with background information to further illustrate the setting and communicate the context of the story, and highlight key themes.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”70″ custom_height_tablet=”40″ custom_height_phone=”25″][image_with_animation image_url=”37700″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_left=”-12%” margin_right=”-12%” delay=”400″ margin_left_phone=”-4%” margin_right_phone=”-4%”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”10%” bottom_padding_desktop=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”7%” left_padding_tablet=”7%” right_padding_tablet=”7%” top_padding_phone=”8%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#e7ddcd” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Episodes\/Scenes[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]The episodes or scenes are the body of the tragedy where the drama unfolds and the plot develops. Throughout each episode, actors will perform spoken dialogue and actions which often present conflicts, pivotal decisions, and revelations in the storyline. Because it’s a tragedy, the character\u2019s actions often lead up to a hero\u2019s downfall.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”70″ custom_height_tablet=”40″ custom_height_phone=”25″][image_with_animation image_url=”37700″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_left=”-12%” margin_right=”-12%” delay=”400″ margin_left_phone=”-4%” margin_right_phone=”-4%”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”10%” bottom_padding_desktop=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”7%” left_padding_tablet=”7%” right_padding_tablet=”7%” top_padding_phone=”8%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#e7ddcd” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Stasimon (Choral Odes):[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]This interlude serves as a summary of the episodic events that have unfolded. During this part of the play, the chorus performs a choral ode which reflects upon the events so far, while exploring broader themes and even offering moral guidance to audiences.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”70″ custom_height_tablet=”40″ custom_height_phone=”25″][image_with_animation image_url=”37700″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_left=”-12%” margin_right=”-12%” delay=”400″ margin_left_phone=”-4%” margin_right_phone=”-4%”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”10%” bottom_padding_desktop=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”10%” right_padding_desktop=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”7%” left_padding_tablet=”7%” right_padding_tablet=”7%” top_padding_phone=”8%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#e7ddcd” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Exodos[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]This is the final stage of the play, when the story is wrapped up. During this point, remaining conflicts are resolved and the consequences of the characters\u2019 actions surface, leading to the ultimate fate or resolution. Final speeches or monologues are a common custom, where characters reflect on the events that unfolded throughout the story. Last farewells and parting words are also exchanged between characters before the chorus delivers closing remarks, pointing out moral lessons and summarizing key themes of the play, leaving audiences with food for thought. Musicians may also perform exit music to close the play.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”10″][image_with_animation image_url=”37700″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_left=”-12%” margin_right=”-12%” delay=”400″ margin_left_phone=”-4%” margin_right_phone=”-4%”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Greek Comedies” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-3″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_phone=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#67907e” font_size_desktop=”15″ font_size_tablet=”13″ font_size_phone=”12″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-15 letter-spacing-2-7px”]\n

-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#070422″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”14%” top_padding_tablet=”24%” top_padding_phone=”32%” top_margin=”-10%” bottom_margin=”12%” top_margin_tablet=”-15%” bottom_margin_tablet=”15%” top_margin_phone=”-20%” bottom_margin_phone=”22%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”7%” bottom_padding_phone=”12%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Greek comedies follow a very similar structure to tragedies, but rather than portraying serious tones throughout each phase, they employ lighter, humorous themes and satire to entertain audiences. Here\u2019s how each element in Greek comedy differs from tragedy:[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][tabbed_section style=”vertical” tab_color=”Accent-Color” vs_content_animation=”fade” vs_link_animation=”opacity” vs_navigation_alignment=”left” vs_navigation_width_2=”25%” vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”regular” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”visible” vs_tab_spacing=”5%” el_class=”vertical-tab-1″][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Prologue” id=”1753787055832-0″ tab_id=”1753787055833-6″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”2%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1714131766221{background-color: #09062c !important;}”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#606060″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none”]Prologue[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]Just like tragedy plays, the prologue of ancient Greek comedies sets the scene, introduces characters, provides context to the story, and lays out the initial situation or conflict. The overall purpose of prologues in Greek comedies isn\u2019t to simply convey the premise for audiences, but also set the stage for comedic elements that will later arise.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Parodos” id=”1753787055968-4″ tab_id=”1753787055968-0″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”2%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1714131766221{background-color: #09062c !important;}”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#606060″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none”]Parodos[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]This is when the chorus enters the stage, often wearing outlandish, caricature costumes for comedic effect. They sing amusing songs with playful lyrics that mock societal norms, public figures, and introduce key themes of the narrative.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Agon” id=”1753787056044-9″ tab_id=”1753787056044-3″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”2%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1714131766221{background-color: #09062c !important;}”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#606060″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none”]Agon[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]A unique element of Greek comedy where the main conflict or debate is portrayed between characters through witty arguments and satire. During this stage, characters will engage in back-and-forth verbal sparring, often using clever wordplay and humor to mock societal norms and amuse audiences.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Parabasis” id=”1753787056168-1″ tab_id=”1753787056169-5″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”2%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1714131766221{background-color: #09062c !important;}”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#606060″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none”]Parabasis[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]This is another unique feature of Greek comedy, where the chorus breaks the fourth wall and directly addresses the audience. Similarly to the stasimon, or choral odes, in Greek tragedy, the parabasis steps aside from the narrative, providing audiences with commentary and reiteration of key themes and satirical elements. It also traditionally includes the playwright’s personal opinions and criticisms of contemporary Athens.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Episodes” id=”1753787056235-2″ tab_id=”1753787056236-3″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”2%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1714131766221{background-color: #09062c !important;}”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#606060″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none”]Episodes\/scenes[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]As seen in Greek tragedy, this part divides the play into episodes, or scenes, where action enriched with humor and satire is performed, unfolding the plot and moving the story forward.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Exodos” id=”1753787056346-2″ tab_id=”1753787056347-7″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”2%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1714131766221{background-color: #09062c !important;}”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#606060″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none”]Exodos[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]This is the concluding part of the comedy, where any remaining conflicts are resolved and victory of the protagonist is celebrated. An exit song is custom, closing the play off and leaving audiences with themes to reflect on, such as triumph or the importance of humor.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][\/tabbed_section][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”7%” top_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”37704″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” constrain_group_2=”yes” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_left=”-20%” margin_right=”-20%”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Role of the Chorus” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-3″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_phone=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#67907e” font_size_desktop=”15″ font_size_tablet=”13″ font_size_phone=”12″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-15 letter-spacing-2-7px”]\n

-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”9%” bottom_padding=”7%” top_padding_tablet=”10%” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” left_margin=”300″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”20″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”26″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-26 margin-bottom-none”]Tragedy & Comedy Plays<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]As you probably noticed from exploring the structure of Greek theater, the chorus plays a key role in both tragedy and comedy plays. 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CHORUS IN TRAGEDIES & COMEDIES<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”2%” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”16%” right_padding_tablet=”5%” top_padding_phone=”0%” bottom_padding_phone=”6%” right_padding_phone=”0%” bottom_margin=”0″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_right_desktop=”1px” border_right_phone=”0px” border_bottom_phone=”1px” column_border_color=”#aeaeae” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 margin-bottom-none letter-spacing-4px”]TRAGEDIES[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]In tragedies, it\u2019s more common for the chorus to offer insights into important themes, ensuring audiences understand the moral lessons being conveyed. They also emphasize the weight of unfolding tragic events, creating more of an emotional impact on audiences and provoking reactions.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”2%” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”2%” left_padding_desktop=”16%” left_padding_tablet=”5%” top_padding_phone=”5%” bottom_padding_phone=”0%” left_padding_phone=”0%” bottom_margin=”0″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 margin-bottom-none letter-spacing-4px”]COMEDIES[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]On the other end of the scale, a comedy chorus will deliver comedic relief through humorous songs, witty commentary, banter and animated dances. 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The Many Faces of the Chorus<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”22″ font_size_tablet=”20″ font_size_phone=”18″ font_line_height=”130%” class_name=”font-22″]\n

The Costumes & Masks That Brought Myths To Life<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”13%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”13%” left_padding_phone=”5%” right_padding_phone=”5%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin=”150″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]Beyond their verbal queues, the chorus also wore elaborate costumes and masks that delivered an immersive visual aid for audiences, ultimately bringing myths to life. They helped distinguish different characters, while creating a symbolic representation of characters’ roles, traits, and affiliations.<\/p>\n

For example, in tragedies, the chorus would typically wear dark robes and masks with sad or angry expressions to convey the tragic themes of a play and foster a dismal tone. 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border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”margin-bottom-none” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” 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-greek mythology in theater-<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”70%” top_padding_tablet=”85%” top_padding_phone=”0%” left_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”10%” top_margin_phone=”0%” bottom_margin_phone=”0%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”width-30-responsive order-3-mobile width-50-mobile” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37711″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In From Right” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”600″ margin_bottom=”-65%” margin_right=”-102%” margin_bottom_tablet=”-80%” margin_right_tablet=”-60%” margin_bottom_phone=”-40%” margin_right_phone=”1%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”11%” bottom_padding=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”12%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”12%” top_padding_phone=”22%” bottom_padding_phone=”15%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]There\u2019s a variety of inescapable themes that lie within ancient Greek mythological plays. From destiny, revenge, and mortality to social satire, every theme in ancient Greek theater reflects the cultural values of the ancient Greeks, regardless of whether it’s a somber tragedy or a lighthearted comedy. 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background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”26″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-26 margin-bottom-none”]Hubris and Pride<\/em>[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]This theme reveals the tragic consequences of excessive pride and 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Satire & Social Commentary<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]In an effort to humorously mock societal norms, Greek comedies would use satirical wit through humor and excessive exaggeration. This allowed audiences to relate to common problems and laugh at the customs and norms of ancient Greek society.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1753787061113-3″ tab_id=”1753787061115-1″ title=”Item”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_desktop=”14%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”14%” left_padding_phone=”7%” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”7%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”30″ font_size_tablet=”26″ font_size_phone=”24″ font_line_height=”130%” class_name=”font-30 margin-bottom-none”]\n

Miscommunication & Irony<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]These themes combined to highlight how messy human interactions can be, especially when assumptions are made and actions are misunderstood. While such themes would otherwise end in turmoil and chaos in tragedy plays, miscommunication and irony open doors for comedic twists in comedy drama.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1753787061376-0″ tab_id=”1753787061376-5″ title=”Item”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_desktop=”14%” right_padding_desktop=”14%” left_padding_phone=”7%” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”7%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”30″ font_size_tablet=”26″ font_size_phone=”24″ font_line_height=”130%” class_name=”font-30 margin-bottom-none”]\n

Celebration Of Festivity & Mirth<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]These themes emphasize joy and festivities. It was widely loved by ancient Greek audiences as it provided a lighthearted form of entertainment while delivering escapism, happiness, and endless laughter. 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As Ancient Rome saw a revival of classical texts, they started seeking new ways to dramatize these age-old stories, and turned to the Greeks for inspiration. 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Roman playwrights, including the famous Plautus, Terence, and Seneca, based their works on ancient Greek tales.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes” column_margin=”40px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_desktop=”10%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”10%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”0%” left_padding_phone=”0%” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section margin-bottom-none plautus-terence-seneca-imgs”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”37733″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”300″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#4a4a4a” font_size_desktop=”18″ font_size_tablet=”16″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-18″]\n

Plautus<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”37732″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”600″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#4a4a4a” font_size_desktop=”18″ font_size_tablet=”16″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-18″]\n

Terence<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”37734″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”900″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#4a4a4a” font_size_desktop=”18″ font_size_tablet=”16″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-18″]\n

Seneca<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”12%” bottom_padding_tablet=”14%” top_padding_phone=”8%” bottom_padding_phone=”17%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]They translated and adapted Greek tragedies and comedies, incorporating societal elements and themes of Roman life, such as honor, duty, and piety, to ensure plays reflected Roman society and resonated with audiences. Despite tweaking certain areas, Roman plays still drew from core Greek mythological themes and narratives, including fate, hubris, and the complexities of human nature.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Roman Gods & Heroes” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-3″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_phone=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#67907e” font_size_desktop=”15″ font_size_tablet=”13″ font_size_phone=”12″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-15 letter-spacing-2-7px”]\n

-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0b082f” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”14%” top_padding_tablet=”24%” top_padding_phone=”32%” top_margin=”-10%” top_margin_tablet=”-15%” top_margin_phone=”-20%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-540″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Roman plays featured gods and mythical heroes from Greek mythology, but with a slight twist. 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Jupiter (Zeus)<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]Known as the king of the gods, ruler of the heavens, and wielder of thunderbolts in both Greek and Roman mythology, Jupiter (aka Zeus) is the most powerful god of them all.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”90px” custom_height_tablet=”50px” custom_height_phone=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Neptune” id=”1753787064951-1″ tab_id=”1753787064952-1″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” top_margin=”100″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#0b082f” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#808080″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none” text_direction=”default”]\n

Neptune (Poseidon)<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]Neptune is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, much like to the Greek deity Poseidon.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”90px” custom_height_tablet=”50px” custom_height_phone=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Mars” id=”1753787065278-0″ tab_id=”1753787065278-10″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” top_margin=”100″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#0b082f” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#808080″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none” text_direction=”default”]\n

Mars (Ares)<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]Parallel to the Greek god Ares, Mars is the god of war and violence, serving as a symbol of the brutal and destructive nature of warfare.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”90px” custom_height_tablet=”50px” custom_height_phone=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Venus” id=”1753787065565-9″ tab_id=”1753787065565-2″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” top_margin=”100″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#0b082f” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#808080″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none” text_direction=”default”]\n

Venus (Aphrodite)<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, is just like the Greek goddess Aphrodite. She was worshiped for her powers that inspired passion and desire, making her the center point of many romantic relationships and plots in Roman theater.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”90px” custom_height_tablet=”50px” custom_height_phone=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Mercury” id=”1753787065693-1″ tab_id=”1753787065694-3″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”9%” bottom_padding_desktop=”9%” left_padding_desktop=”9%” right_padding_desktop=”9%” top_margin=”100″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#0b082f” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#808080″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default” border_animation_delay=”400″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-24 uppercase letter-spacing-6-24px margin-bottom-none” text_direction=”default”]\n

Mercury (Hermes)<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25px” custom_height_tablet=”15px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20 margin-bottom-none”]Similarly to Hermes, the Greek god of communication, travel, trade, and luck, who served as a guide for mortals, Mercury, served as a messenger that escorted souls to the underworld, and was associated with trade, communication, and travel.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”90px” custom_height_tablet=”50px” custom_height_phone=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][\/tabbed_section][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” zindex=”-99″ overflow=”visible” 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-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”5%” top_padding_tablet=”9%” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” top_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]The Romans adopted the Greek architectural design of theaters, including the semi-circular orchestra<\/a>, the skene (stage), and the tiered seating arrangement. However, Roman theaters were often built as freestanding structures, unlike the Greek theaters that were typically built into hillsides.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”3%” bottom_padding_phone=”10%” bottom_margin_tablet=”0%” bottom_margin_phone=”0%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”display-flex-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”3%” right_padding_desktop=”25%” bottom_padding_tablet=”20″ right_padding_tablet=”0%” bottom_padding_phone=”15″ right_padding_phone=”0%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” left_margin=”300″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Not only did the Romans adopt Greek mythology, they also based their theater design on the ancient Greeks. 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Theater of Pompey<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px” custom_height_phone=”10px”][image_with_animation image_url=”41643″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Grow In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”400″ margin_bottom=”0″ margin_bottom_tablet=”0″ margin_bottom_phone=”0″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”35px” custom_height_tablet=”20px” custom_height_phone=”10px”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” left_padding_phone=”5%” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”5%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”margin-bottom-none” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” font_size_desktop=”22″ font_size_tablet=”20″ font_size_phone=”18″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-22 margin-bottom-none wrapper-540″]However, there were some differences that set Roman theater structures aside from Greek theater. 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They even embraced similar costume and mask designs.<\/p>\n

Just like in Greek theater, Roman performance masks were crafted to reflect the characters’ roles and emotions, and were designed for quick changes in between roles, allowing the same actor to perform different parts in the same play.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Cultural & Social Adaptations” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-3″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_phone=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#67907e” font_size_desktop=”15″ font_size_tablet=”13″ font_size_phone=”12″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-15 letter-spacing-2-7px”]\n

-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”41644″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_margin=”-10%” top_margin_tablet=”-14%” top_margin_phone=”-19%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”17%” bottom_padding=”7%” top_padding_tablet=”22%” top_padding_phone=”30%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]The Romans were a bit more direct when it came to political and social commentary in theater, when compared to their Greek counterparts. They harnessed plays as more of a political propaganda, rather than a simple form of entertainment for audiences, which is reflective of how strict and valued Ancient Roman political forces were.<\/p>\n

However, this doesn\u2019t mean they didn\u2019t have any fun! The Romans still enjoyed a plot-twist and a laugh, so many aspects of Roman theater incorporated tragedy, drama, farce, and satire.[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”22″ font_size_tablet=”20″ font_size_phone=”18″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-22″]Their profound love for such elements laid the ground for new and original genres,[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding_phone=”3%” constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”3%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section wrapper-920″][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”2%” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”2%” right_padding_desktop=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”5%” right_padding_phone=”0%” bottom_margin=”0″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”margin-bottom-none” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_right_desktop=”2px” border_right_phone=”0px” border_bottom_phone=”2px” column_border_color=”#afafaf” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”24″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ 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A New Wave of Creativity In<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-575 display-flex-section-2″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37810″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”18″ font_size_tablet=”16″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-18″]\n

Literature<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37809″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”18″ font_size_tablet=”16″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-18″]\n

Painting<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37808″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”18″ font_size_tablet=”16″ font_size_phone=”14″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-18″]\n

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Because ancient Greek mythology heavily focused on themes surrounding human existence, virtues, and flaws, humanist artists and scholars deeply resonated with ancient Greek tales.<\/p>\n

This provoked them to create their own stories that depicted their own views and feelings about fate, free will, morality, and the pursuit of beauty, mirroring common themes found in Greek theater.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”column_reverse” bottom_padding=”15%” bottom_padding_tablet=”10%” bottom_padding_phone=”7%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ 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tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”26″ font_size_tablet=”22″ font_size_phone=”20″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-26 uppercase margin-bottom-none letter-spacing-5-6px”]Seneca\u2019s \u2018Octavia\u2019[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15″ custom_height_tablet=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”22″ font_size_tablet=”20″ font_size_phone=”18″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-22″]For example, \u2018Ecerinis\u2019 by Latin playwright Albertino Mussato is heavily inspired by Seneca\u2019s \u2018Octavia\u2019 featuring parallel themes, such as power struggles, revenge, and the inherent complications of human 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-greek mythology in theater-<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”70%” top_padding_tablet=”85%” top_padding_phone=”0%” left_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”10%” top_margin_phone=”0%” bottom_margin_phone=”0%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”width-30-responsive order-3-mobile width-50-mobile” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37771″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In From Right” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”600″ margin_bottom=”-65%” margin_right=”-102%” margin_bottom_tablet=”-80%” margin_right_tablet=”-60%” margin_bottom_phone=”-40%” margin_right_phone=”1%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”11%” bottom_padding=”7%” top_padding_tablet=”12%” top_padding_phone=”22%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Throughout modern art and media, there are loads of adaptations of Greek mythology<\/a> that pay homage to these iconic ancient tales.<\/p>\n

These adaptations typically reimagine classical myths by setting them in modern society to reflect contemporary issues and perspectives that today\u2019s audiences can relate to, much like how the Romans altered their plays to resonate with Roman society!<\/p>\n

Here are some popular examples of how contemporary artists, writers, and directors have inspired their works from Greek mythology to create modern, relatable, and captivating entertainment:[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”In Theater” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-3″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_phone=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#67907e” font_size_desktop=”15″ font_size_tablet=”13″ font_size_phone=”12″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-15 letter-spacing-2-7px”]\n

-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”column_reverse” top_padding=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin=”0″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner right_padding_desktop=”15%” right_padding_tablet=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” left_margin=”320″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”130%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Hadestown[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]There are many magnificent modern theater plays inspired by the marvels and mysteries of Greek mythology. Broadway<\/a> play \u2018Hadestown\u2019 by Ana\u00efs Mitchell is a Tony-award-winning musical that intertwines many familiar myths, including the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice, with a unique contemporary twist.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”7%” bottom_padding_phone=”10%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]It\u2019s set in a disastrous post-apocalyptic<\/a>, depression era reimagining of the underworld, where a starving, poverty-stricken young girl goes to work, resulting in her lover, Orpheus, on a mission to rescue her from the terrifying hellish depths.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”9%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”15%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” left_padding_phone=”0%” left_margin=”250″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”130%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]The Penelopiad[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Margaret Atwood\u2019s \u2018The Penelopiad\u2019 is another critically acclaimed contemporary play that’s derived from ancient Greek mythology. This story focuses on Penelope, the daughter of King Icarius and mother of Odysseus\u2019s wife, Telemachus, who finds herself reminiscing about past events, including her life in Hades and relationships with her parents.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner right_padding_desktop=”15%” right_padding_tablet=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” bottom_margin=”0″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”In Literature” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-3″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_phone=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#67907e” font_size_desktop=”15″ font_size_tablet=”13″ font_size_phone=”12″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-15 letter-spacing-2-7px”]\n

-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” 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class=”wrapper-540″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]There are hundreds of gripping modern literature works with mythological plots and 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This novel reimagines the life of Circe, the sorceress daughter of sun god Helios and ocean nymph perse, focusing on provoking themes of power, identity, and transformation.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”9%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”display-flex-section”][vc_column_inner left_padding_desktop=”15%” right_padding_desktop=”5%” left_padding_tablet=”0%” left_padding_phone=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” left_margin=”250″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”28″ font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”130%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Madeline Miller\u2019s –
\n\u2018The Song of Achilles\u2019[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]”The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller is another famous example that retells the triumphant story of Achilles, but rather than being from Achilles\u2019 perspective, it\u2019s from the viewpoint of Achilles\u2019 brother-like friend Patroclus, focusing on their relationship in the lead up to the Trojan War.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner right_padding_desktop=”15%” right_padding_tablet=”0%” right_padding_phone=”0%” bottom_margin=”0″ bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#0c3d27″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”1%” left_padding_desktop=”1%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”1%” top_padding_tablet=”2%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”2%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”wrapper-790 h3-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column constrain_group_104=”yes” constrain_group_105=”yes” constrain_group_1=”yes” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#ffffff” column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”3px” bottom_padding_tablet=”2px” top_padding_phone=”11%” bottom_padding_phone=”1px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”In Cinema & Television” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”heading-3″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10px” custom_height_phone=”5px”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#67907e” font_size_desktop=”15″ font_size_tablet=”13″ font_size_phone=”12″ font_line_height=”100%” class_name=”font-15 letter-spacing-2-7px”]\n

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class=”wrapper-540″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Ancient Greek mythology has been a key influence in both film and 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font_size_tablet=”24″ font_size_phone=”22″ font_line_height=”130%” class_name=”font-28 margin-bottom-none”]Percy Jackson and the Olympian[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]For instance, the hit blockbuster film series \u2018Percy Jackson and the Olympian\u2019 by Thor Freudanthal and Chris Columbus tells the story of modern teenage demigods who embark on an action-packed adventure across America, where many ancient Myths come to life, such as Medusa, the Minataur, and the Hydra.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”9%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” 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Gods[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Hit TV series \u2018American Gods\u2019, based on Neil Gaiman\u2019s best-selling novel, is another example that incorporates many mythologies, including Greek tales of Zeus and Hera. 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-greek mythology in theater-<\/em><\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][image_with_animation image_url=”37384″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”15%” top_padding_tablet=”9%” top_padding_phone=”10%” bottom_padding_phone=”12%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]Beyond modern theater, literature, film and television, ancient Greek mythology has reached beyond conventional media and entered the realms of video games.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]In fact, some of the most successful games have been derived from ancient Greek tales, such as the critically acclaimed game \u2018Hades\u2019 which follows Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he tries to defeat the evil creatures that lurk within the Underworld and escape.[\/nectar_responsive_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″ custom_height_tablet=”15″ custom_height_phone=”10″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]\u2018Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey\u2019 is another top-grossing video game that dives deep into Greek mythology. Set during Peloponnesian War, this action-fuelled role player game (RPG) lets players roam a huge open world that\u2019s home to many mythological beasts, gods, and historical figures, creating a synergy between history and mythology.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”37370″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” zindex=”999″ overflow=”visible” class=”display-flex-section” id=”conclusion” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column left_padding_phone=”10%” constrain_group_105=”yes” right_padding_phone=”10%” top_margin_phone=”0%” bottom_margin_phone=”0%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”width-30-responsive order-2-mobile width-50-mobile” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”37786″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In From Left” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” delay=”300″ margin_top=”-130%” margin_left=”-102%” margin_top_tablet=”-140%” margin_left_tablet=”-60%” margin_top_phone=”0%” margin_left_phone=”1%” margin_bottom_phone=”-40%”][\/vc_column][vc_column top_padding_phone=”15%” bottom_padding_phone=”25%” bottom_margin_tablet=”0″ bottom_margin_phone=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”order-1-mobile” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”margin-bottom-none”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”margin-bottom-none” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Conclusion<\/em>
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From grand amphitheater performances during ancient Greece to modern films, television, and video game plots centered around gods, monsters, and epic quests, the legacy of Greek mythology has left an eternal mark on storytelling.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-600″][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”7%” bottom_padding_desktop=”4%” left_padding_desktop=”5%” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”5%” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#952630″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”milestone-section-2″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][milestone heading_inherit=”default” symbol_position=”after” subject_padding=”0″ color=”Default” effect=”count” symbol_alignment=”Default” milestone_alignment=”default” number=”2700″ symbol=”+” subject=”years of Greek Mythology
\nWeaving into Human Culture” effect_delay=”400″][image_with_animation image_url=”37788″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” constrain_group_2=”yes” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_left=”-6%” margin_right=”-6%” margin_top=”8%”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”7%” bottom_padding=”15%” top_padding_phone=”12%” bottom_padding_phone=”20%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-730″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#000000″ font_size_desktop=”20″ font_size_tablet=”18″ font_size_phone=”16″ font_line_height=”150%” class_name=”font-20″]While some love mythology for its political, religious, and philosophical symbolism, others are amused by its thrilling action and adventure-packed narratives. Nonetheless, regardless of why people enjoy Greek mythology, it\u2019s safe to say that everyone is captivated by the timeless tales of ancient Greek mythology that transcend generations, worldwide culture, and beliefs.[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”footer-bottom-section” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”5%” bottom_padding_tablet=”7%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”wrapper-1440″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional Resources” font_container=”tag:div|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”bottom-link”][vc_column_text el_class=”bottom-link-list”]\n