What was a common subject in Pindar's epinicia, or victory odes?
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Athletic victories, especially those in the Olympic games, were a common subject in Pindar's epinicia, or victory odes. These odes were commissioned by victors to commemorate their achievements and were typically performed at victory celebrations or religious festivals. Pindar's epinicia often praised the victor's athletic prowess, lineage, and character, and sought to immortalize their victory through poetry.
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