mystery play
US /ˈmɪs.tər.i ˌpleɪ/
UK /ˈmɪs.tər.i ˌpleɪ/

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peça de mistério, mistério
a medieval drama based on biblical stories, especially the life of Christ or the saints, performed in churches or on movable stages
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The town's annual festival includes a traditional mystery play.
O festival anual da cidade inclui uma tradicional peça de mistério.
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Scholars study mystery plays to understand medieval religious theater.
Estudiosos estudam peças de mistério para entender o teatro religioso medieval.