Word: icaria
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...number of fifteen. The most important of these is a life-size statue of a male, supposed to be the statue of the Sanctuary, at which so many offerings were made. Another theory is that it is the statue of the Dionysius, which stood in the Temple of Icaria. The prevalence of slabs containing the inscription "Dionysius" would tend to show that the latter theory is correct...
...important discovery was also made by Mr. C. D. Buck, who had charge of another expedition. In the excavations at Icaria, a theatre has been brought to light which is thought to prove that Icaria was the birthplace of the drama. According to the old Greek legends, this place was the seat of the drama, but no proof could be found to confirm this supposition. The success of Mr. Buck reflects great credit upon himself and the American School as being the first to settle the location beyond a doubt. The New York Nation gives a very accurate description...
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