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1. What was the role of the “hypocrits” in ancient Greek theatre?

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The hypocrites were the leading characters. The roles were always played by men. If the play had a female part, the parts were usually played by young men with higher voices. 
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Answer:

The Hypokretes in ancient Greece were the actors who performed on stage.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word Hypokrete was a compound of two Greek words and is translated as "interpreter for underneath". The actors were called that way because they performed on stage behind a large mask that covers their face.

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