carl marx
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Greek drama originated twenty-five hundred years ago, before Shakespeare. It started in Athens, Greece. From the years 600-200 B.C., the Athenians created a type of theatre which still remains today. At least five of the plays that were created are today considered some of the greatest.Twentieth century play and films learned from the ancient Athenians.
Cult of Dionysus
The theatre of ancient Greek evolved from religious rites from the year 1200 B.C. In northern Greece, there was a place called Thrace, in which there was a cult who worshipped Dionysus...