Cultural Transformations at Pontus Euxinus and the Understanding of the Dramatic Text
Cultural Transformations at Pontus Euxinus and the Understanding of the Dramatic Text

Summary/Abstract: This article investigates the cultural transformations along the western shores of the Pontus Euxinus through the interpretive lens of dramatic texts and performance practices. By examining the reception and adaptation of classical drama in this historically hybrid region, the study highlights how local communities recontextualized theatrical forms to reflect shifting identities, power dynamics, and ritual traditions. Drawing on textual analysis, archaeological evidence, and performance theory, the article situates the Pontic area as a vibrant cultural interface rather than a passive periphery. It argues that the dramatic text served not only as artistic expression but also as a medium of intercultural negotiation and memory. Ultimately, the study challenges conventional narratives of classical reception, proposing a more fluid and decentralized model of cultural transmission.

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