prologos
/prəˈlɒɡɒs/Definitions
1. noun
A preliminary statement or introduction, especially to a formal or written work.
“The prologos to the novel provided a glimpse into the main character’s troubled past.”
2. noun
In ancient Greek drama, the introductory section of a play.
“The ancient Greek playwright included a prologos to explain the historical context of his play.”