Concept information
Preferred term
1797Messenger
Broader concept
Scope note
- Secondary figure of ancient Greek tragedy, usually anonymous. The basic function of the Messenger in the drama is to report off-stage action or events that occurred inside the palace which he has eye-witnessed to other characters on stage and the spectators.
Source
- Barrett (2002)
- De Jong (1991)
- Dickin (2009)
Contributor
- Katsiadakis Helen (AA)
Creator
- Goulis Helen (AA)
Notation
- 1797
URI
https://humanitiesthesaurus.academyofathens.gr/dyas-resource/Concept/1797
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