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'we can speak of no greater contest than Olympia' The Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. He celebrated the victories of athletes competing in foot races, horse races, b
One of the most celebrated poets of the classical world, Pindar wrote odes for athletes that provide a unique perspective on the social and political life of ancient Greece. Commissioned in honor of successful contestants at the Olympic games and other Pa
The preeminent lyric poet of ancient Greece. Of the Greek lyric poets, Pindar (ca. 518438 BC) was by far the greatest for the magnificence of his inspiration in Quintilians view; Horace judged him sure to win Apollos laurels. The esteem of the ancients ma
The preeminent lyric poet of ancient Greece. Of the Greek lyric poets, Pindar (ca. 518438 BC) was by far the greatest for the magnificence of his inspiration in Quintilians view; Horace judged him sure to win Apollos laurels. The esteem of the ancients ma