thespian (adj.) 1670s, "of or pertaining to tragedy or dramatic acting," from Greek Thespis, semi-legendary 6c. B.C.E. poet of Icaria in Attica, often called the Father of Greek Tragedy. The literal meaning of the name is "inspired by the gods."

thespian in Greek English-Greek dictionary. thespian adjective noun + grammar of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical +5 definitions . translations thespian Add . ηθοποιός noun. You're useful to me only if you're a convincing thespian.

Mar 10, 2022 · Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) +‎ -ian. Pronunciation . IPA : /ˈθɛspi.ən/ Rhymes: -ɛspiən; Adjective . thespian (comparative more thespian, superlative most thespian) Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical. Translations

Thespis (/ ˈ θ ɛ s p ɪ s /; Greek: Θέσπις; fl. 6th century BC) was an Ancient Greek poet. He was born in the ancient city of Icarius (present-day Dionysos, Greece ). [2] According to certain Ancient Greek sources and especially Aristotle , he was the first person ever to appear on stage as an actor playing a character in a play (instead of speaking as themselves).

In Greek mythology the Thespian Dragon was a monstrous serpent which ravaged the land of Thespiae in Boeotia (Central Greece). It was destroyed through the sacrifice of the hero Menestratus who leapt between the jaws of the beast wearing a spiked breastplate.

May 17, 2018 · Thespis (6th century bc), Greek dramatic poet, regarded as the founder of Greek tragedy; Aristotle named him the originator of the role of the actor in addition to the traditional chorus. His name gives rise to the word thespian .

In Greek mythology Thespia was the Naiad-nymph of the spring, well or fountain of the town of Thespiae in Boeotia (central Greece). She was a daughter of the river-god Asopus who was abducted to the town by the god Apollo.

Sep 12, 2021 · Phryne the Thespian was a notable ancient Greek hetaira, or courtesan, of Athens, who is remembered throughout the millennia for her dramatic trial which she won by baring her naked body. Her real name name was Mnesarete, but people referred to her as Phryne (“toad”), because of the yellow undertone of her skin.