Pindar and the Origin of Tragedy

Flower-laden Hours have placed in men's understanding many an accomplishment reaching into the past. But every achievement is to be attributed to its discoverer. How did it come to pass that the lovely art of Dionysus made its appearance in association with the ox-driving dithyramb? Who, indeed, imposed control upon horses by means of reins, or set the twin king of birds upon the temples of the gods? Herein flourishes the charming Muse, as Ares flourishes amongst the deadly spears of warriors

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