text: Robert Garland described these events as a "three-act drama with precise regulations" in his 1985 book on them.
full_question: Robert Garland described these events as a "three-act drama with precise regulations" in his 1985 book on them. Egkhystristriai made blood sacrifices during these events, where an epikedeion was sung. These events concluded with the prothesis. In the Pre-Classical period, a part of these events involved women beating their breasts and tearing out their hair. During the Hellenistic period, a Charon piece was inserted in their first stage. Pericles gave an oration during a massive one of these events during the Peloponnesian War. For 10 points, name these events centering on deceased Greeks.
first_sentence: Robert Garland described these events as a "three-act drama with precise regulations" in his 1985 book on them.