Here's a breakdown:
* "δραμα" (drama) literally means "action" or "doing". It's derived from the verb "δράω" (draō), meaning "to do" or "to act".
* The word "drama" was initially used to refer to the performance of a play itself, not just the written text.
* Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass both the written script and the live performance.
So, the word "drama" has its roots in the very act of performing and enacting a story.