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Pindar, Roman copy of Greek 5th century BC bust (Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples)
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| Born | c. 518 Cynoscephalae, Boiotia |
| Died | c. 438 (aged approx 80) Argos |
| Occupation | Lyric poet |
| Genres | Poetry |
Pindar was an ancient Greek poet of Thebes. He was born in Boeotia, around 522 BC. He died in Argos, at age 80 in 443 BC. He is known for his odes in praise of athletes and their accomplishments.
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