ˈiːskiːləs, ˈɛ-

Definitions

1. noun

Greek tragedian, born in 525 BC in Eleusis, who wrote at least 64 plays and is often regarded as the father of Greek tragedy

“The class studied the works of Aeschylus, analyzing the themes and symbolism in his plays.”

2. proper noun

Aeschylus, the Greek tragedian

“Aeschylus was awarded the prize for the best tragedy of the year.”