Thespis

Then he would betake himself to that ravishing, radiant roadway devoted to Thespis, Thais, and Bacchus.

Susarion is said to be the Inventor of the first, and Thespis of the latter.

Before Thespis tragedy consisted of no more than one person, who sung songs in honour of Bacchus.

Above these are two busts on brackets, Thespis and Epicurus, or possibly Epicharmus.

Thespis answered, as it is now usual, "There is no harm nor shame to act such things in jest."