english

gon

In general, 'competition'; specifically, the debate in a drama.

anagnorisis

Recognition on the part of the hero; the change from ignorance to knowledge.

ate

A divine temptation or punishment sent by the gods in response to hubris; causes mortals to act irrationally and in a self-destructive manner.

catharsis

Purification to fight off miasma – craved by all; achieved by performing a ritual. Also, purgation of pathos.

hamartia

A tragic but sometimes desirable personality characteristic or course of action that, due to unforeseen circumstances, results in tragic consequences. AKA tragic flaw.

hubris

The arrogance that results from too much self-satisfaction and leads to the shaming of lesser people.

miasma

Pollution (sin) of a mortal – feared by all.

moira

Unavoidable relationship between a crime and its punishment; stronger than the gods; can be individual, familial, or societal.

tragic hero

Character, usually of high birth, neither totally good nor evil, whose downfall is brought on by a tragic flaw; learns wisdom and to accept limitations of being human.

Peripeteia

Sudden reversal of fortune.