προαγών

προᾰγών, ῶνος, ὁ,

• a ceremonial parade of actors, etc., preceding dramatic contests at Athens, Aeschin. 3.67 (cf. Sch.ad loc.), IG 2(2).780.16 (pl.), Vit.Eur.; title of play by Ar., cf. Fr. 461, al.
• • • 2 preliminary contest, προαγῶνας προαγωνιστέον Pl. Lg. 796d, cf. IG 12(9).189.23 (Eretria, iv B.C.), Philostr. Gym. 11: metaph., προαγῶνας ἀεὶ κατασκευάζων αὑτῷ τῆσδε τῆς γραφῆς D. 22.59. (προάγων acc. to Hdn. Gr. 1.24, 2.729.)