logophor

Meanings

• noun

  A figure in Greek tragedy who speaks the chorus and represents the thoughts and feelings of the characters.

  - "The logophor in this play speaks for the chorus, expressing their concerns and fears."
  - "The logophor in ancient Greek drama was an important character who provided insight into the emotions and thoughts of the other characters."

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Variants

List of all variants of logophor that leads to same result
iodophor , iodophors

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'logos' meaning 'word' or 'speech' and 'phoros' meaning 'bearer'.

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Trivia

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1. The logophor was often an older, wise character in Greek tragedy.

2. In some plays, the logophor was depicted as a god or a divine messenger.

3. The logophor's words were often seen as having prophetic significance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chorus (Greek tragedy): A group of actors or speakers who comment on the action of the play and express the collective voice of the audience.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek tragedy, the logophor was an important character who provided commentary and insight into the emotions and thoughts of the other characters. They were often depicted as wise and knowledgeable, and their words were seen as representing the collective voice of the chorus.

How to Memorize "logophor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a character in ancient Greek drama, dressed in traditional costume, speaking to the audience and expressing the thoughts and feelings of the other characters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the logophor with the chorus in Greek tragedy, as they both provide commentary and insight into the emotions and thoughts of the other characters.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that the logophor is the character in Greek tragedy who speaks for the chorus and represents their thoughts and feelings.

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