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Who is Aeschylus? commencer à apprendre		Aeschylus was the first of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays can still be read or performed, the others being Sophocles and Euripides. He is often described as the father of tragedy.
When Aeschylus started to been tragedian? (state of theater at this time, not date) commencer à apprendre		At a time when Greek theater was still developing from its beginnings as a form of elaborate dance.
What is emphasised in Aeschylus’s works? commencer à apprendre		natural law and punishment at the hands of the gods, by examining the role of his characters in a larger world.
Works of Aeschylus were contrast to the first dramas. How first dramas look? commencer à apprendre		performed in honor of Dionysus and under the influence of copious amounts of wine
Aeschylus as soldier took part in which famous ancient battle? commencer à apprendre		Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C.
What is the name of Aeschylus's drama about Battle of Marathon? commencer à apprendre		The Persians
How many Aeschylus's works survived to our times? commencer à apprendre		Only 7
What is the legend of Aeschylus death? commencer à apprendre		Legend claims that Aeschylus met his death under the strangest of circumstances, when a passing eagle dropped a turtle on his head.

Aeschylus