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thespis

/thes-pis/US // ˈθɛs pɪs //UK // (ˈθɛspɪs) //

里斯皮斯

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : flourished 6th century b.c., Greek poet.

Examples

  • Then he would betake himself to that ravishing, radiant roadway devoted to Thespis, Thais, and Bacchus.

  • Susarion is said to be the Inventor of the first, and Thespis of the latter.

  • Before Thespis tragedy consisted of no more than one person, who sung songs in honour of Bacchus.

  • Above these are two busts on brackets, Thespis and Epicurus, or possibly Epicharmus.

  • Thespis answered, as it is now usual, "There is no harm nor shame to act such things in jest."

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