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So, in ancient Greece, theatres were everywhere ... The city put on a drama festival called the Dionysia in honour of the god Dionysus. He was the god of the theatre and wine.

Greek mythology often portrays heroes as larger ... was celebrated with grand festivals known as the Dionysia. These events ...

And just like Pisistratus, the tyrant who established the 'City Dionysia' to enhance his own ... to be so popular they soon spread all over Greece. Drama was classified according to three ...

One of these, the 'City Dionysia', a festival of entertainment held in honor of the god Dionysus, featured competitions in music, singing, dance and poetry. And most remarkable of all the winners ...