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scolion (n)
a song (sometimes improvised) sung by guests at a banquet
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a song (sometimes improvised) sung by guests at a banquet
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The scolion, a traditional Greek drinking song, was often performed at symposia.
The texts of scolia were often epigrammatic and humorous, poking fun at specific individuals or events.
Famous poets such as Simonides and Alcaeus composed scolia that were widely sung and celebrated.
Singing scolia was an important social ritual, fostering camaraderie and convivial conversation.
