Sophocles
English
/ˈsɑ.fɑ.kliːz/
proper noun
Definitions
- A Greek dramatic poet (ca. 497 – 405 ); Sophocles was one of the three greatest Greek tragedians. In the Athenian dramatic competitions of the Festival of Dionysus, he won more first prizes (around 20) than any other playwright, and placed second in all others he participated in. He is best remembered for his Oedipus Cycle of plays.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Sophoclēs derived from Ancient Greek Σοφοκλῆς.
Origin
Ancient Greek
Σοφοκλῆς