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Before I attack whether or not DOAS is a true tragedy is useful that I define a Greek tragedy. The Word tragedy literally means 'goat song', referring to the rite of Dionysus. Dionysus being the Greek G-d of plentiful harvests, who was given a goat sacrifice to protect the farms and their crops and livestock. However the goat sacrifice was not only to ensure a good crop, it also served as a way of purging the sins of the community, and refreshing their souls, a catharsis. This brings us nicely to the fact that Dionysus wasn't just a G-d of farming and agriculture, but also a patron of the stage, more specifically of tragedy. Dionysus was also a victim of tragedy, or a tragic hero. Immediately after birth (or during birth) he is killed, either by the Titans or Zeus himself, (there are several accounts of the story). However the main point is that he is killed under the will of the Gods, has no control over his fate, and is brought down from a high place to his doom.

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