Phormis

One of the originators of ancient Greek comedy

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Also known as Phormos of Syracuse

Born: 6th century BCE
Died: 5th century BCE
Birthplace: Syracuse
Place of death: Syracuse
Citizenship: Classical Athens
Occupation: comedy writer
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Phormis is one of the originators of Greek comedy, or of a particular form of it. Aristotle identified him as one of the originators of comedy, along with Epicharmus of Kos. He was said to be the first to introduce actors with robes reaching to the ankles, and to ornament the stage with skins dyed purple—as drapery it may be presumed.

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Floruit: 6th century BCE instance of: statement with Gregorian date earlier than 1584
5th century BCE instance of: statement with Gregorian date earlier than 1584
Sex or gender: male
Movement: Old Comedy
Writing language: Ancient Greek
Said to be the same as: Phormis of Maenalus

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