# mystery play

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ.
2. A similar play depicting events from the life of other gods or goddesses.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mystery-play