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thespis

/ˈθɛs.pɪs/

Traduction: Nom propre se référant au poète grec du VIe siècle avant J.-C. à qui l'on attribue traditionnellement la création de la tragédie grecque.

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/ˈθɛs.pɪs/C2formalart
  • frNom propre se référant au poète grec du VIe siècle avant J.-C. à qui l'on attribue traditionnellement la création de la tragédie grecque.

A proper noun referring to a Greek poet from the sixth century BC who is traditionally credited with originating Greek tragedy.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. Ancient Greek poetC2formal

    A Greek poet from the 6th century BC, traditionally credited as the first actor in Greek drama and the originator of tragedy.

    frThespis

    • Thespis is considered the first person to step out of the chorus and speak as an individual character.
    • According to tradition, Thespis won the first prize for tragedy at the City Dionysia festival.
    • The term 'thespian' is derived from the name of Thespis.