noun
- plural of agon; contests or struggles, especially in ancient Greek drama or athletics
Usage: literary; classical
Examples
- The ancient Greek festivals featured various agons including athletic and dramatic competitions.
- The playwright structured his work around the traditional agons between opposing characters.
- Students studied the agons in classical literature to understand dramatic conflict.
- The Olympic Games originated from the agons held in ancient Greece.
- Literary critics analyzed the agons present in the tragic plays.