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Were audiences meant to 'pity' ancient Greek tragic heroes, even for having brought things upon themselves, like modern anti-heroes, or were they more like moral lessons were people got what they deserved? Both? Or did it vary?

by /u/OpenWaterRescue in /r/AskHistorians

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