Curated OER
Greek To Us - Comedy, Tragedy, and Satire
The history of Greek drama is the focus of this multiple-choice quiz. Ten questions ask about historical figures and the roots of tragedy and comedy in Greek religious festivals. While studying Greek drama, use this quiz to test your...
Curated OER
Dancing with Dionysus
Sixth graders research Ancient Greek culture by acting in a play for the festival of Dionysus. In this Greek culture lesson, 6th graders study an ancient Greek map and the Sarcophagus Dionysus from the Walters Art Museum website....
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Friedrich Nietzsche
A thorough, insightful overview of Nietzsche's life and works. A superb introduction.
Other
Dr. J's Illustrated Lectures: The Theater of Dionysus
An excellent lecture and photographs about the theater of Dionysus in Athens, Greece. College material, but readable for anyone. Link to virtual reality models does not work.
Mythweb
Mythweb: The Olympians
Mythweb profiles selected gods and goddesses from Greek mythology who ruled from Mt. Olympus, including Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Poseidon, and Zeus.
Other
Hammerwood: Greek Music and the Greek Gods
This site features an explanation of Greek music in ancient Greek society. Of note is the description of Pythagoras' work which was responsible for establishing much of the theory behind our music.
Other
Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece
Brief description of how societal traditions developed into theater in Ancient Greece. Includes well-known playwrights and plays as well as links to comprehensive information within and outside of the site.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek Mythology
Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...
Other
Dionysos
Lengthy discussion of Dionysos that cites a variety of sources. Includes a bibliography, as well as quotations from Euripidies and others.
Other
Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Dandy in the Picture of Dorian Gray
Victorian Web provides a site that covers the the study of archetypes in Oscar Wilde's fiction. Gives good examples of this kind of criticism. Very accessible to students, with a short list of references at the end.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Bacchae
Read about Euripides' last play, The Bacchae. Find out about the major characters and use the study questions to further understand the play.
Curated OER
Hermes Delivers the Infant Dionysos. Detail From Athenian White Ground Clay Vase
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek God Hermes. Describes what Hermes looks like, the symbols associated with him, and highlights his relationship between the Gods and mortals.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Bacchus / Dionysus
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Bacchus / Dionysus."
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dionysus
The Theater of Dionysus (Restoration) - Morey, 1903