Epidaurus

American  

[ep-i-dawr-uhs] / ˌɛp ɪˈdɔr əs /

noun

1. an ancient town in S Greece, in Argolis: sanctuary of Asclepius; outdoor theater still in use.

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Epidaurus British  

/ ˌɛpɪˈdɔːrəs, ɛpiˈðaʊrɔs /

noun

1. an ancient port in Greece, in the NE Peloponnese, in Argolis on the Saronic Gulf

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Example Sentences

A fire that broke out west of the important archaeological site of Epidaurus, including a famous ancient theater, has been partly contained, the Fire Service said.

From Washington Times

“The people of ancient Athens really understood the importance of theater as a shaper of the mind and soul,” said Katerina Evangelatos, the artistic director of the annual Athens Epidaurus Festival of music and theater, which completed its season Sept. 10 at an open-air amphitheater at the foot of the Acropolis.

From New York Times

Still, organizers of the popular Athens and Epidaurus Festival have removed Mr. Kimoulis from a play scheduled to be staged at the ancient Epidaurus theater this summer.

From New York Times

One could infer an association of theater with palliative properties in Epidaurus, the ancient Grecian city where healing sanctuaries — shrines to Asklepios, the healing god and son of Apollo — functioned as de facto hospitals.

From New York Times

As an extant example of a remote, outdoor theater flushed with fresh air, Epidaurus has become something of a touch point for theater producers, designers and historians looking to the past to find a way forward.

From New York Times