Lexicon:Deus ex machina
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| Citation: | deus ex machina |
|---|---|
| Language: | Latin |
| References: | Post Captain, pages 461, 462 The Reverse of the Medal, page 258 |
| Meaning: | a god from the overhead crane |
Notes:
Refers to the practice in ancient drama of all problems being finally resolved by the appearance of a God, lowered in on a crane (Greek mechane) from what we now call the Fly Tower, or Flies, above the visible stage area.
Additional information
Guide for the Perplexed — This article is based on information from the Guide for the Perplexed, edited by Anthony Gary Brown and based on the work of many contributors. As an aid to readers, the translations offered in Guide for the Perplexed are intended to be a literal as possible, and to follow as closely as possible the original word order.
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