Hegelochus

Ancient Greece

Hegelochus was an ancient Greek tragic actor active in Athens in the 5th century BC. He is remembered for a pronunciation error during the 408 BC premiere of Euripides' tragedy Orestes. The incident produced a popular comedic catchphrase that was later referenced in Greek and Latin poetry.

Occupation: Ancient Greek tragic actor
Known for: A pronunciation error at the premiere of Orestes
Later influence: Inspired a comedic catchphrase cited in Greek and Latin poetry

Sources and credits

Article: Hegelochus (actor) (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q11925334
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