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The Extant Odes of Pindar is a collection of ancient Greek lyric poems written by the poet Pindar. Pindar was born in Thebes, Greece in 518 BC and is considered one of the greatest lyric poets of ancient Greece. The collection includes 45 odes, written in a variety of meters and celebrating the victories of athletes in various games, such as the Olympic and Pythian Games. The odes are characterized by their complex structure, use of mythological allusions, and praise of the victors' noble qualities. The Extant Odes of Pindar is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of athletics and the culture of ancient Greece.For thee, Agesias, is that praise prepared which justly and openly Adrastos spake of old concerning the seer Amphiaraos the son of Oikleus, when the earth had swallowed him and his shining steeds. For afterward, when on seven pyres dead men were burnt, the son[2] of Talaos spake on this wise: 'I seek the eye of my host, him who was alike a good seer and a good fighter with the spear.'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.