Meaning of mystery play | Babel Free
Definitions
- A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ.
- A similar play depicting events from the life of other gods or goddesses.
Equivalents
Examples
“His [Osiris'] sufferings, his death and his resurrection were enacted year by year in a great mystery-play at Abydos.”
“We also entered into the mystery plays of Demeter and Persephone, of Psyche and Eros, of Isis and Osiris[.]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.