![]() ![]() ![]() The Odes contain versions of some of the best known Greek myths, such as Jason and the Argonauts, and Perseus and Medusa, and are a valuable source for Greek religion and ethics. Explanatory notes help the reader to navigate Pindar's sometimes compressed and allusive expressive technique. Pindar praises the victor by comparing him to mythical heroes and the gods, but also reminds the athlete of his human limitations.The succinct introduction by Stephen Instone outlines the essential nature of Pindar's odes as well as explaining the nature of the Games, the events, and the participants. ![]()
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