Greek theater cushions

Kenneth Kitchell <[email protected]>
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Hello all.  I am seeking two things concerning the cushions supposedly 
rented (?) to theater goers in ancient Athens.

1.   Greek for the cushion?
2.   Sources, ancient or modern, that prove this is more than a 
misremembered (to quote W) bit if misinformation.

Thanks in advance.

Ken

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Kenneth Kitchell
Prof. Emeritus, LSU and UMass Amherst
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