parabasis (παράβασις) (Q23824)
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(Greek; pl. parabaseis: an important choral ode in Greek Old Comedy). The parabasis was delivered by the chorus at an intermission in the action
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | parabasis (παράβασις) | (Greek; pl. parabaseis: an important choral ode in Greek Old Comedy). The parabasis was delivered by the chorus at an intermission in the action |
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parabasis (παράβασις) (English)
Greek pl. parabaseis an important choral ode in Greek Old Comedy. The parabasis was delivered by the chorus at an intermission in the action while facing and moving toward the audience. It was used to express the author's views on political or religious topics of the day."" (English)
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