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Synopsis
"The Extant Odes of Pindar" translated by Ernest Myers, M.A., is a collection of poems honoring gods, heroes, and victors in ancient Greece. The lyrical odes celebrate Olympic, Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian games' champions, emphasizing fate, morality, and virtuous living. Pindar's vivid imagery immortalizes human achievements, intertwining mythological tales with contemporary triumphs, reflecting on success, honor, and the divine influence on human endeavors.
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À propos de l'auteur
Pindar (518? BCE-438? BCE) was an ancient Greek lyric poet renowned for his odes celebrating athletic victories and divine themes. Ernest Myers (1844-1921) was an English scholar and translator known for his works on Greek literature and philosophy.
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