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agon (s) (noun), agons (pl)
1. Any of various competitions for prizes at ancient Greek games: Some agons included the athletic or literary contests.
2. The conflict of characters, as in classical Greek dramas or stories: Agons now refer to actions that take place between protagonists and antagonists in works of literature and dramatic presentations.
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(Greek: struggle, a contest, to contend for a prize; also, to lead, set in motion, drive, conduct, guide, govern; to do, to act; by extension, pain)