Extant Odes of Pindar (eBook)

Containing a complete collection of all known odes written by Ancient Greek lyric poet Pindar. Pindar numbers amongst the nine canonical lyric poets of ancient Greece. Relatively well-preserved, his odes convey the values and beliefs of Ancient Greece at the beginning of the classical period.

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First published in 1874, "e;The Extant Odes of Pindar"e; contains a complete collection of all known odes written by Ancient Greek lyric poet Pindar. Pindar numbers amongst the nine canonical lyric poets of ancient Greece. Relatively well-preserved, his odes convey the values and beliefs of Ancient Greece at the beginning of the classical period. Contents include: "e;For Hieron of Syracuse, Winner in the Horse Race"e;, "e;For Theron Of Akragas, Winner in the Chariot-race"e;, "e;For Theron Of Akragas, Winner in the Chariot-race"e;, "e;For Psaumis of Kamarina, Winner in the Mule-chariot-race"e;, "e;For Psaumis of Kamarina, Winner in the Mule-chariot-race"e;, "e;For Ageias of Syracuse, Winner in the Muile-chariot-race"e;, etc. Ernest James Myers (1844-1921) was a Classicist, author, and poet. Other notable works by this author include: "e;The Judgement of Prometheus"e; (1886), "e;Gathered Poems"e; (1904), and "e;Lord Althorp: a Biography"e; (1890). Macha Press is republishing this classic biography now in a new edition complete with the extract 'Classical Games' by Francis Storr.