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Pindar (/ ˈ p ɪ n d ər /; Greek: Πίνδαρος Pindaros; Latin: Pindarus; c. 518 BC – c. 438 BC) was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Of the canonical nine lyric poets of ancient Greece, his work is the best preserved.
Pindar (born probably 518 bc, Cynoscephalae, Boeotia, Greece—died after 446, probably c. 438, Argos) was the greatest lyric poet of ancient Greece and the master of epinicia, choral odes celebrating victories achieved in the Pythian, Olympic, Isthmian, and Nemean games.
Learn about Pindar, the ancient Greek poet who wrote victory odes for athletes and celebrated the gods. Explore his life, legacy, and selected poems in English translations.
Jan 6, 2021 · Pindar (c. 518 - c. 448/7 BCE) was an ancient Greek lyric poet, probably the greatest of his time. His works have been divided into 17 books of different types of poetry, but only those containing 44...
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Pindar - Greek Poet, Odes, Lyric Poetry: The figure of the poet assumed a new role in the 6th and 5th centuries bc under the influence of the city-based economy, which was encouraged by colonial expansion and by the possibilities of trade opened up with the circulation of money.
List of works by Pindar, part of the Internet Classics Archive.
Dec 14, 2009 · An overview of the life and works of Pindar, the ancient Greek poet of victory odes. Learn about his biography, genres, style, and legacy from various sources and references.
