Ancient Greek drama

Ancient Greek drama was a form of theater that combined storytelling with performance, typically addressing themes like fate, morality, and human nature. It was performed in open-air theaters, often during festivals honoring the god Dionysus. The plays included tragedies, which explored profound, serious issues and human suffering, and comedies, which used satire and humor to comment on society. Key playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes shaped this art form, influencing Western literature. Greek drama emphasized dialogue, choruses, and theatrical spectacle, serving both as entertainment and as a reflection on moral and philosophical questions.