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  1. Greek poet, born in Attica, said to have
  2. introduced the first actor into plays
  3. (previously presented by choruses only),
  4. hence the word thespian for an actor. He was
  5. also said to have invented tragedy and to
  6. have introduced the wearing of linen masks.
  7.