Masks (Comedy & Tragedy)

OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, Masks, Comedy & Tragedy

COMEDY & TRAGEDY MASKS - Two symbolic masks are traditionally associated with drama, to represent the generic division between comedy and tragedy. They are symbols of the ancient Greek Muses, Thalia and Melpomene, the Muse of comedy represented by the laughing face, and the Muse of tragedy represented by the weeping face, respectively.   Usually depicted on headstones of drama and theater actors. 

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OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, Comedy and Tragedy
OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, Tragedy and Comedy