ΤΡΑΓΩΔΟΣ, τραγωδος
TRAGŌDOS, tragōdos
Sounds Like: TRAH-goh-dos
Translations: tragedian, tragic actor, a tragedian, a tragic actor
From the root: ΤΡΑΓΩΔΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a tragedian or a tragic actor, someone who performs in or writes tragedies. In ancient Greek theater, a tragedian was a key figure responsible for delivering the dramatic and often somber narratives of a tragedy. It is a compound word formed from 'tragos' (goat) and 'oidos' (singer or ode), possibly referring to the goat-song or the prize of a goat in early dramatic contests.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5156 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΤΡΑΓΩΔΩΝ — (of) tragedians, (of) tragic actors
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