ekkyklēma (ἐκκύκλημα) (Q23793)
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(Greek: roll-out machine). Moving platform used in Greek performances for revealing or changing scenes. A wheeled platform or cart, housed with
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ekkyklēma (ἐκκύκλημα) | (Greek: roll-out machine). Moving platform used in Greek performances for revealing or changing scenes. A wheeled platform or cart, housed with |
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ekkyklēma (ἐκκύκλημα) (English)
Greek roll-out machine. Moving platform used in Greek performances for revealing or changing scenes. A wheeled platform or cart housed within the skēnē and used to bring interior scenes into view reveal the result of an out of view action e.g. the murder of Agamemnon in Aeschylu's Agamemnon. According to Bieber the ekkyklēma was introduced in 5th century BCE Greece could be square semi-circular or round may have revolved on a pivot and may have been used in conjunction with moving screens scaena ductilis."" (English)
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