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Telestēs
Telestēs was a dancer associated with Aeschylus’s tragedy Seven Against Thebes, performed in classical Athens. Ancient and modern discussions connect him with the play’s presentation of the battle report through movement, although scholars differ over whether his contribution should be described as pantomime or a war dance. He is known from literary testimony rather than a surviving biography, mak...
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Telestes
Telestes was a dancer and choreographer in ancient Greece, active during the 5th century BCE. He is widely recognized by classical scholars as the earliest recorded mime artist in Western history. In 467 BCE, during a performance of Aeschylus's tragedy Seven Against Thebes, Telestes used expressive gestures and rhythmic movements to physically interpret the actions and emotions of the characters....
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