” it is said that the “creator of Greek tragedy,” Aeschylus, trained Sophocles in writing Greek tragedy. Although Aeschylus created Greek tragedy, Sophocles perfected it. He was a “politician, priest, and military leader.” Throughout his life, “he scored the most wins in dramatic competitions” and in the City Dionysia, he “won the most important dramatic festival... unmatched 18 times.” As a boy, he sang in the chorus and “received an education in music, athletics, and dancing.” As most of the ancient…
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