Bacchylides
[buh-kil-i-deez]
- flourished 5th century b.c., Greek poet.
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The same characteristic is found in the epinikia of Bacchylides.
Eusebius says that Bacchylides "flourished" (ἤκμαζεν) in Ol.
However, if any one thinks differently, as Bacchylides says, "The way is broad."
Simonides and Bacchylides record their triumphs upon votive tablets.
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol II of 2)John Addington Symonds
Excellence of workmanship is particularly noticeable in what remains of Ibycus, Simonides, Bacchylides.
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol I of 2)John Addington Symonds