CHAPTER XLI.

The Greek Drama--Peculiarities of the Greek Theatre--Description of the Theatre of Bacchus at Athens--Stage Machinery--Dress of the Actors--Masks--The Chorus--Measures of the Choral Dance-- Chorus of the Furies--Story of Ibycus--Attempt made to revive the Ancient Chorus--Time occupied by Theatrical Entertainments --Their cost--Comparison with the Roman Amphitheatre 197