Sock and buskin

Sock and buskin are ancient symbols of comedy and tragedy. In ancient Greek theatre, actors in tragic roles wore a boot called a buskin (Latin cothurnus) while the actors with comedic roles wore only a thin-soled shoe called a sock (Latin soccus).

  • Sock
  • Buskin
For the Canadian university theatre troupe, see Sock 'n' Buskin Theatre Company.
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