Dithyramb
The dithyramb was originally an ancient Greek hymn sung to the god Dionysus. Its wild and ecstatic character was often contrasted with that of the paean: just as Paean was both a hymn to and a title of Apollo, Dithyrambos was also a title of Dionysus as well as a song in his honor. According to Aristotle, the dithyramb was the origin of the Ancient Greek theatre.
Related Topics:
Ancient Greek - Dionysus - Paean - Apollo - Aristotle - Ancient Greek theatre
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