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Ode 2 For Argeius of Ceos Boys' Boxing Match (?) at the Isthmus Date unknown
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Fame, whose gifts are revered, speed to holy Ceos bringing the gracious message:
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that Argeius won the victory in the battle of bold hands,
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and brought to mind the fine deeds which we, from the holy island of Euxantius, have shown at the famous neck of the Isthmus,
winning seventy garlands.
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the native Muse summons the sweet clang of flutes, honoring the dear son of Pantheides with victory songs.
Epinicians. Bacchylides. Diane Arnson Svarlien (Translator). New Haven, CT. 1996.
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