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Preferred term
theater: antiquity and middle ages
Definition
- Throughout Greek and Roman antiquity and the European Middle Ages, the theater was a central part of civic life and a collective experience. Shows were put on in accordance with civic and religious calendars and played an important role in creating a sense of community identity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory; Theater: Antiquity and Middle Ages]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/theater:_antiquity_and_middle_ages
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