Vrouwen vieren de Thesmophoria

Also known as Festival Women, The Thesmophoriazusæ, The Women's Festival, Ladies' Day, Aristoph. Thes.

komedie van Aristophanes

Play.caption: Kore, daughter of Demeter, celebrated with her mother by the Thesmophoriazusae (women of the festival). Acropolis Museum, Athens.The Dramatis Personae in ancient comedy depends on interpretation of textual evidence. This list is based on David Barrett's translation
Play.writer: Aristophanes
Play.chorus: 1) Agathon's chorus2) Women of Athens
Play.characters: Euripides A poet Mnesilochus, an elderly relative of Euripides Agathon another poet Cleisthenes (son of Sibyrtius) a notorious homosexual/effeminate A servant of Agathon A prytanis (magistrate) A Scythian archer (policeman) Micca ''('1st woman') Myrtle vendor ('2nd woman') Critylla ('3rd woman') Herald /leader of Woman's ChorusSilent roles: Manya A maid of Micca Philista Another maid of Micca'' A dancing girl
Play.setting: 1) Street outside Agathon's house2) Forecourt of the Temple of Demeter Thesmophoros
Play.name: Thesmophoriazusae
Play.image: Kore55.jpg