Thespis

[ thes-pis ]

noun

1. flourished 6th century b.c., Greek poet.

Thespis

/ ˈθɛspɪs /

noun

1. Thespis6th century bc6th century bcMGreekWRITING: poet 6th century bc , Greek poet, regarded as the founder of tragic drama

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg