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Mystery play

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  1. 1
    A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ.
  2. 2
    a medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ wordnet
  3. 3
    A similar play depicting events from the life of other gods or goddesses.

    "His [Osiris'] sufferings, his death and his resurrection were enacted year by year in a great mystery-play at Abydos."

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