agon
noun pl. agons or agones
- any of various competitions (athletic, literary, etc.) for prizes at ancient Greek games
- the conflict of characters, as in classical Greek drama
See agon in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ăgˈŏn, -ōn, ä-gōnˈ)
noun pl. a·gon·es (ə-gōˈnēz) - A conflict, especially between the protagonist and antagonist in a work of literature.
- The part of an ancient Greek drama, especially a comedy, in which two characters engage in verbal dispute.
- A test of will; a conflict: “Freud's originality stemmed from his aggression and ambition in his agon with biology” (Harold Bloom).
- A contest in ancient Greece, as in athletics or music, in which prizes were awarded.
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