Pindar was a Greek lyric poet born in Cynoscephalae, Boeotia, around 518 BC and died in Argos in 438 BC.
Pindar was a Greek lyric poet born in Cynoscephalae, Boeotia, around 518 BC and died in Argos in 438 BC.
He is known for his triumphal odes, written in honor of the victors of the Panhellenic Games.
His work is characterized by its metric complexity, rich imagination, and deep connection to Greek mythology.
Pindar is considered one of the greatest lyric poets of ancient Greece, and his influence on later poetry has been significant..