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Aeschylus (noun) - Aeschylus was an ancient Greek playwright who is often called the father of tragedy. He is best known for his works such as 'The Oresteia' and 'Prometheus Bound' and is considered one of the greatest playwrights of classical Athens
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  • A Greek dramatic poet (525 BCE—456 BCE); Aeschylus was the earliest of the three greatest Greek tragedians.
  • A male given name from Ancient Greek.

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Aeschylus is often recognized as the father of tragedy.
The brother of Aeschylus was among them.
Aeschylus is hard even when you are not tipsy.
His connection to Aeschylus was much older.
Aeschylus died after a turtle hit his head.
Tzetzes does not say where Aeschylus says this.
Aeschylus describes him as very large and powerful.
There are no reliable sources for the life of Aeschylus.
Aeschylus fights on the winning side.
There are seven surviving tragedies attributed to Aeschylus.
Aeschylus is credited with introducing a second actor in drama.
The first of these playrights was Aeschylus.
Aeschylus himself had taken part in the war.
One of my favorite dithyrambs is similar to the chorus in a play by Aeschylus.
Aeschylus died after a turtle hit him in the head.

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It was also often used by Aeschylus.
Aeschylus died when a tortoise hit him on the head.
The account of the punishment given here is that of Aeschylus.
Aeschylus had called him by this epithet several times.
He was inspired by the version of the story of Orestes told by Aeschylus.
Aeschylus was his favourite author.
In the ranks of this citizen army was a young playwright called Aeschylus.
Aeschylus died when a tortoise.
The number of twelve jurors in jury trials is depicted by Aeschylus in the Eumenides.
Aeschylus is also known for introducing the second actor on the stage.
He also developed his characters to a greater extent than earlier playwrights such as Aeschylus.
Aeschylus added parts for a second and a third actor as well as rich costumes and dance.
We will read a scene from the Agamemnon by Aeschylus.
Aeschylus shows the importance of family relationships and how these ties have always meant commitment.
The style of Cratinus has been likened to that of Aeschylus.
Aeschylus is the father of Greek tragedy.
Messenger in the Persae of AEschylus.
It was Aeschylus who first represented them with snakes in their hair.
Existed in the case of Aeschylus.
As a young man Aeschylus lived through many exciting events in the history of Athens.
My favourite poet was Aeschylus.
Aeschylus wrote a satyr play about the abduction called Orithyia which has been lost.
The story of Prometheus narrated by Aeschylus was an inspiration to many Chinese revolutionaries.
Aeschylus is the earliest Greek tragic playwright for whom any plays have survived complete.
My favorite poet was Aeschylus.
The Danaid tetralogy of Aeschylus undoubtedly draws its material from this particular literary work.
Listen to the words put into the mouth of Aeschylus by Aristophanes.
Aeschylus included her as a central character in his tragedy The Persians.
The blinding of Oedipus does not appear in sources earlier than Aeschylus.
The Greek playwright Aeschylus was the first European dramatist whose plays were preserved.
It is the site of the Eleusinian Mysteries and the birthplace of Aeschylus.
Aeschylus as the father of Ancient Greek Theater and his contribution to the social harmony.
Heracleides of Pontus asserts that the audience tried to stone Aeschylus.
Aeschylus and Euripides But the poet of them all Who will start them simply raving.
But I still fail to understand why you should wish to improve Aeschylus.

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