The goal of the book is to provide a comprehensive discussion and highlight the complex and dynamic relationship between theater in general and the city of Athens, specifically ancient Greek drama with ancient Greek religion and Athenian democracy. These institutions shaped the political, social, and cultural identity of Athens and influenced the lives of its citizens. Expert researchers shed light on the multifaceted connections and correlations, both evident and hidden, between democratic Athens and its most glorious creation, theater. All ancient Greek quotations are translated into modern Greek.