protagonist

Concept

In ancient Athenian theater festivals, this term referred to the first competitor, contrasting with the antagonist (second competitor).

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Civilization #9: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides as Prophets of Democracy

Civilization #9: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides as Prophets of Democracy

Predictive History

In ancient Athenian theater festivals, this term referred to the first competitor, contrasting with the antagonist (second competitor).