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Theoric Fund — The Theoric Fund refers to monies offered by the city of Athens to its penniless citizens so they could attend performances in the theatre during the great festivals. It is Diophantes and Euboulos who are thought to have introduced this measure.… … Wikipedia
Theorica — (Gr. polytonic|Θεωρικά) was in ancient Athens the name for the fund of monies expended on festivals, sacrifices, and public entertainments of various kinds; and also monies distributed among the people in the shape of largesses from the… … Wikipedia
Demosthenes — For other historical and fictional personages named Demosthenes, see Demosthenes (disambiguation). Demosthenes Bust of Demosthenes (Louvre, Paris, France) Born … Wikipedia
ancient Greek civilization — ▪ historical region, Eurasia Introduction the period following Mycenaean civilization, which ended in about 1200 BC, to the death of Alexander the Great, in 323 BC. It was a period of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific… … Universalium
Eubulus — ▪ Greek statesman flourished 4th century BC Athenian statesman noted for his able financial administration. Eubulus first became prominent in 355 BC, when Athens was morally and financially exhausted from 13 years of war. From then… … Universalium
Theorica — The*or i*ca, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (sc. ?), fr. ? belonging to ? a public spectacle. See {Theory}.] (Gr. Antiq.) Public moneys expended at Athens on festivals, sacrifices, and public entertainments (especially theatrical performances), and in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Demades — (Δημάδης, c. 380 318 BC) was an Athenian orator and demagogue. Contents 1 Background and early life 2 Relations with Macedon 3 Legacy 4 External links … Wikipedia
Theatre of ancient Greece — For other uses of Greek Theatre , see Greek theatre (disambiguation). Theatre mask, 1st century BC … Wikipedia
Olynthiacs — The Olynthiacs were three political speeches, all delivered by the Athenian statesman and orator Demosthenes. In 349 BC Philip II of Macedon attacked Olynthus, which at the time was an ally of Athens. In the Olynthiacs, delivered in 349 BC,… … Wikipedia
First Philippic — The First Philippic was delivered by the Athenian statesman and orator Demosthenes between 351 BC 350 BC. It constitutes the first speech of the prominent politician against Philip II of Macedon.Historical frameworkSince 357 BC, when Philip… … Wikipedia
