προαγών

A. a ceremonial parade of actors, etc., preceding dramatic contests at Athens, Aeschin. 3.67 (cf. Sch.ad loc.), IG 22.780.16 (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.)