Greek tragedy hugely influenced the theatre of Ancient Rome and the Renaissance to the extent that it is said to have played a historically important role in the self-definition of Western civilisation. Moreover, the word thespian is used even today to refer to a theatre artist. The word вЂњtragedyвЂќ, which means вЂњgoat songвЂќ in classical Greek, is possibly derived from the prize that Thespis received. He is said to have received as a prize a goat. The first performance of tragedy at the Dionysia is attributed to the playwright and actor Thespis. Tragedy, a genre which focuses on human suffering, was the most appreciated theatrical form in ancient Greece. #2 Greek tragedy went on to hugely influence western theatre 2105 photo of the Greek Theatre of Dionysus in Athens Thus modern western theatre may be traced to theatre in ancient Greece. The genres of tragedy, comedy and satyr are all said to have developed at this festival. The central event in City Dionysia were dramatic performances.

The City Dionysia was held in the months of March and April, most probably to celebrate the end of winter and the harvesting of the yearвЂ™s crops. The Rural Dionysia was held in winter and its central event was the pompe procession. Dionysia consisted of two related festivals, the Rural Dionysia and the City Dionysia.

It was the second most important festival in Ancient Greece after Panathenaia, in which games were held. This festival was held in honour of Dionysus, the Greek god of grape-harvest, wine and fertility. The origin of theatre in A ncient Greece may be traced to a large festival in Athens known as Dionysia. #1 Western theatre originated at an ancient Greek festival called Dionysia

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