CHAPTER III

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The origin of the Indian Drama--Aryan Mythology--Clown and Columbine--Origin of the Chinese Drama--Inception of the Japanese Drama--The Siamese Drama--Dramatic performances of the South Sea Islanders, Peruvians, Aztecs, Zulus, and Fijis--The Egyptian Drama

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"Dancing," _i.e._ Pantomime--Grecian Dancing and Pantomimic Scenes--Aristotle--Homer--Dances common to both Greeks and Romans

## CHAPTER V .

Thespis--The Progress of Tragedy and Comedy--Aeschylus--The Epopée--Homer--Sophocles--Euripides--Grecian Mimes--The First Athenian Theatre--Scenery and Effects

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