6/2/2023 0 Comments Pindar the complete odes![]() ![]() They say that by the commands of the gods Ixion spins round and round on his feathered wheel, saying this to mortals: “Repay your benefactor frequently with gentle favors in return.” ![]() Through your power she looks at the world in security. And you, son of Deinomenes, the West Locrian girl invokes you, standing outside her door: out of the helpless troubles of war, Reverent gratitude is a recompense for friendly deeds. The voices of the men of Cyprus often shout the name of Cinyras, whom golden-haired Apollo gladly loved,Ĭinyras, the obedient priest of Aphrodite. Other kings have other men to pay them the tribute of melodious song, the recompense for excellence. ![]() In which Hieron with his fine chariot won the victory, and so crowned Ortygia with far-shining garlands-Ortygia, home of Artemis the river-goddess: not without her help did Hieron master with his gentle hands the horses with embroidered reins.įor the virgin goddess who showers arrowsĪnd Hermes the god of contests present the gleaming reins to him with both hands when he yokes the strength of his horses to the polished car, to the chariot that obeys the bit, and calls on the wide-ruling god who wields the trident. ?470 or 468 1Great city of Syracuse! Sacred precinct of Ares, plunged deep in war! Divine nurse of men and horses who rejoice in steel! For you I come from splendid Thebes bringing this song, a message of the earth-shaking four-horse race ![]()
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