Idola theatri

Idola theatri is a Latin phrase that means "idols of the theater.' It refers to the way ancient Greeks and Romans believed actors and theatrical performances could represent deities and events in their mythologies. They believed the plays could bring the gods and goddesses right into the theater and make them seem real. Idola theatri is used to remind us of the power of theater and how it can be used to bring people closer to the ideas and beliefs of a culture.