Pindar | |
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Native name | Πίνδαρος |
Born | c. 518 Cynoscephalae, Boiotia |
Died | c. 438 (aged approximately 80) Argos |
Occupation | Lyric poet |
Genre | Poetry |
Pindar (/ˈpɪndər/; Greek: Πίνδαρος Pindaros, [píndaros]; Latin: Pindarus; c. 518 – 438 BC) was an ancient Greek poet of Thebes. He was born in Boeotia, around 518 BC. He died in Argos, at age 80 in 438 BC. He is known for his odes in praise of athletes and their accomplishments but he wrote poems in many other forms as well. view more...