Note 422 — LECTURE XXVI, &c. Of Tragedy.

Another Reason against it is, that Τρυγωδια never signifies Tragedy, but Comedy only. Casaubon, indeed, de Satyr. Poesi, says, it originally comprehended both. But his Opinion depends solely on the Etymolog. Mag. which is contradicted by all the other Lexicographers. The Authorities he produces from Aristotle and Athenæus, make nothing for his Purpose. See Bentley against Boyle, p. 306, 307, 308. Which I mention the rather, because the ingenious Mr. Crusius has not in this, and some other Instances, profited by that learned Author's Observations.