A.a ceremonial parade of actors, etc., preceding dramatic contests at Athens, Aeschin.3.67 (cf. Sch.ad loc.), IG22.780.16 (pl.), Vit.Eur.; title of play by Ar., cf. Fr.461, al.
2. preliminary contest, “προαγῶνας προαγωνιστέον” Pl.Lg.796d, cf.IG12(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.)