Sterling Silver Theater Masks Stud Earrings Comedy Tragedy Ancient Style 925 Sterling Silver Purity, Lead and Nickel Free, 925 Stamped Women's Ancient Greek Jewelry Style Stud Earrings, Comedy Tragedy Theater Masks Inspiration, Post With Friction Backfinding Feature Earring Height 5 Millimeters, Comes in a Cotton Filled Gift Box The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy. They are symbols of the ancient Greek Muses, Thalia and Melpomene. Thalia was the Muse of comedy (the laughing face), while Melpomene was the Muse of tragedy (the weeping face).