Ridgeway's Theory of the Origin of Tragedy - Treatise suggesting that Greek Theatre evolved not from the Dionysian festivals, but rather from ancient worship of the dead.
Solar Myths, Tree Spirits, and Totems - William Ridgeway's 1915 essay examining the history and importance of solar myths, tree spirits, and totemism in the development of Greek tragedy.
Temple University: Greek Drama and Culture - Resources relating to the course curriculum, including background materials, study guides for major tragic and comic works, and links to secondary materials on ancient plays and Athenian culture.
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