Dionysia (Διονυσία) (Q23789)
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Greek religious festival held in honor of the god Dionysos celebrating the grape harvest and wine. Two festivals: 1. the Greater or City Dionysia
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Dionysia (Διονυσία) | Greek religious festival held in honor of the god Dionysos celebrating the grape harvest and wine. Two festivals: 1. the Greater or City Dionysia |
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Dionysia (Διονυσία) (English)
Greek religious festival held in honor of the god Dionysos celebrating the grape harvest and wine. Two festivals 1. the Greater or City Dionysia celebrated in March/April and 2. the Lessor or Rural Dionysia celebrated in December/January. The performance of theatre was at the heart of the festival the Theatre of Dionysos in Athens served as the first and most important of the festival theatres."" (English)
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