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Entertainment has evolved in a variety of forms, ranging from the individual choice of private entertainment to banquets adapted for two, performances involving thousands, and global competitions broadcast for audience entertainment. Entertainment may serve a serious purpose, as in the case of religious festivals or satire. In other cases, an entertainment may inspire retellings in other media: the story of Scheherazade from Persian professional storytelling tradition inspired orchestral works by Rimsky-Korsakov and Ravel, Pasolini’s film, and innovative video games.