/masks 🎭 
1.	Comedy and Tragedy: In ancient Greek theater, masks played a crucial role in performances. There were two primary masks: a laughing mask representing comedy and joy, and a crying mask representing tragedy and sorrow.🎭
2.	Character Portrayal: Masks allowed actors to depict various characters and switch roles quickly during performances. This was especially important in ancient theater, where a limited number of actors played multiple characters.🎭
3.	Emphasizing Emotions: The exaggerated features of theatrical masks helped convey strong emotions, making it easier for the audience to understand the characters’ feelings even from a distance.

Fascinating insights into the ancient use of theatrical masks! Masks truly were a versatile tool for actors to convey emotions and portray different characters effectively on stage. 🎭