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tragedy

The origin and history of tragedy.

Etymology

From Old French tragedie, from Latin tragoedia, from Ancient Greek tragōidía, literally "goat-song" — likely a reference to the goat-costumed performers in early Greek drama, though the exact link is debated.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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