thespis

• Nome próprio do poeta grego do século VI a.C. a quem a tradição atribui a criação da tragédia grega; por extensão, ator ou homem de teatro.

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

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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.

   Téspis

   • 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.