satyr play (Meaning)
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satyr play (n)
an ancient Greek burlesque with a chorus of satyrs
Synonyms & Antonyms of satyr play
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satyr play Sentence Examples
- The satyr play "Cyclops" was performed after the tragic trilogy "Oresteia" to provide comic relief.
- In Greek theater, satyr plays were typically performed as a fourth play and featured characters that were half-human and half-goat.
- The satyr play "Silenus" depicted the drunken old man who had raised Dionysus.
- The satyr play "Ichneutae" featured Hermes as a clever trickster who outwitted the satyrs.
- In modern theater, satyr plays have been revived as a way to explore contemporary issues through the lens of ancient mythology.
- Satyr plays often contained elements of satire and parody, poking fun at the conventions of Greek tragedy.
- The satyr play "Scirou" presented the story of Theseus killing the bandit Sciron in a humorous manner.
- The satyr play "Amymone" depicted the kidnapping of Amymone by Poseidon and her subsequent rescue by Heracles.
- The satyr play "Rhesynos" focused on the death of Rhesus, a Trojan ally, and the aftermath of his passing.
- Satyr plays allowed for the exploration of themes such as the battle between civilization and wilderness and the transformative power of alcohol.
FAQs About the word satyr play
an ancient Greek burlesque with a chorus of satyrs
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The satyr play "Cyclops" was performed after the tragic trilogy "Oresteia" to provide comic relief.
In Greek theater, satyr plays were typically performed as a fourth play and featured characters that were half-human and half-goat.
The satyr play "Silenus" depicted the drunken old man who had raised Dionysus.
The satyr play "Ichneutae" featured Hermes as a clever trickster who outwitted the satyrs.
