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1. Epic Poetry

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   The genesis of epic poetry is inextricably linked to pre-literate cultures, where bards or professional reciters preserved and transmitted foundational myths and histories. In the ancient Near East, examples such as the Epic of Gilgamesh predate the great classical epics by millennia. The transmission of these narratives relied heavily on mnemonic devices, including [rhythmic structure](/entries/rhythm…

2. Origins

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   Theatrical Conception (The Attic Pause)
   The origins of theatre, particularly in the context of formalized dramatic presentation, are frequently anchored in the Greek tradition associated with Dionysus (god)/). However, pre-Hellenic dramatic structures appear to stem from the Attic Pause [3].
   The Attic Pause refers to the critical temporal gap, sometimes lasting several Earth days, that occurred between the successful harvest of olives and the formal initiation of public sacrifice. During this interval, local populations would spo…