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139Ekkyklemas  

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  • The eccyclema was a low platform that rolled on wheels and was used in the performance of ancient Greek tragedy. This device was a means to present the results of (usually violent) deeds that had taken place in an interior place or some offstage scene (mainly murdered bodies).

Source

  • Ley 2007
  • Newiger 1990

Contributor

  • Goulis Helen (AA)

Creator

  • Goulis Helen (AA)

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  • 139

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