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In 19th century theatre, the highest and cheapest seats in the house; often consisting of simple benches without backs. Those who occupied the gallery were sometimes referred to as "the gods", and were often among the more perceptive members of the audience. Ultimately the term "the gods" came to refer to the gallery itself.
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