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agon (s) (noun), agons (pl)
1. Any of various competitions (athletic, literary, etc.) for prizes at ancient Greek games.
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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