Pindar

518–438 a. C.

Greece (Thebes), c. 518–438 BC. The greatest of the Greek lyric poets and master of the victory ode (epinikion); his dense, sublime verse celebrates the winners of the games as images of human excellence. His work is in the public domain.
  • Ὀλυμπιόνικος IV (s. V a. C.)