Phormis
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Phormis (; fl. c. 478 BC) is one of the originators of Greek comedy, or of a particular form of it. Aristotle identified him as one of the originators of comedy, along with Epicharmus of Kos. He was said to be the first to introduce actors with robes reaching to the ankles, and to ornament the stage with skins dyed purple—as drapery it may be presumed.
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Phormis is an independent guitarist and singer from Czech Republic. Connecting several music styles as acoustic folkrock and drum'n'bass rhythm made by himself on a laptop or by live percussions. Used to play in a few bands before deciding to start his solo path through life. Influenced by irish music and young british scene. Interested in multimedia as design, photography, audiovision and right now working on his demo album. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Phormis">Read more on Last.fm</a>
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Phormis (; fl. c. 478 BC) is one of the originators of Greek comedy, or of a particular form of it. Aristotle identified him as one of the originators of comedy, along with Epicharmus of Kos. He was said to be the first to introduce actors with robes reaching to the ankles, and to ornament the stage with skins dyed purple—as drapery it may be presumed.
==Surviving Titles and Fragments== The Suda gave a list of his comedies: Admetus Alcinous Alcyone Atalante Cepheus (or Kephalaia) Hippos ("The Horse") Iliou Porthesis ("The Sacking of Troy") Perseus