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Mystery plays (from the Latin misterium meaning occupation) and miracle plays (sometimes distinguished as two different forms although the terms are often used interchangeably) are among the earliest formally developed plays in medieval Europe. Medieval mystery plays focused on the representation of Bible stories in churches as tableaux with accompanying antiphonal song.

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