consecutive foot-races. The first may have been the simple
stadion, or possibly the diaulos. The second was one in which
he traversed the length of the stadion four times,—a race
technically known as the ἵππιος δρόμος (v. 25, n.). He had also
won two wreaths at Nemea, to say nothing of successes at six
minor festivals (vv. 29—35).
§2. The moderate compass of this ode (56 verses) renders it
instructive in regard to the manner of treatment adopted by
Bacchylides for his minor epinikia,—ze., for those of which the
scale was too small to allow the effective use of a myth. We
find that, after a proem of 18 verses,—somewhat long in pro-
portion to the rest,—he relies on two resources ;—first, an account
of the athlete’s feats (vv. 19—35),—and secondly, a ‘gnomic’
elernent,—general reflections on life and conduct. Here, a
part of the gnomic passage (vv. 39—45) is abridged from Solon.
The ode ends somewhat abruptly, with an apology for digression,
and a brief reference to the rejoicings which should follow a
victory. It leaves with us a sense that he has executed his
commission with sympathy and good taste, but without much
spirit or zest.
Ove X. [XI]


For Alexidamus of Metapontion, winner of the boys’ wrestling
match at Delpht.—Date unknown.
