OCR GCSE Ancient History · J198
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Revise: Plutarch and Cornelius Nepos: Biographical SourcesIn Life of Themistocles 5.4, Plutarch describes Themistocles winning a dramatic competition as choregos, the citizen responsible for supporting the chorus. He commemorates the victory with an inscription naming himself, the poet Phrynichus and the archon Adeimantus. This gives a concrete example of public achievement and the display of reputation.
- Revise: Athenian Festivals and the Significance of the Gods
A wealthy Athenian citizen responsible for financing a chorus and its preparation for a dramatic or choral competition.