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Who were Pindar’s parents?

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Hear a reading of ancient Greek poet Pindar's first Olympic ode, commissioned by Sicilian prince Hiero — Pindar Pindar's first Olympic ode, its context, and the significance of the victory ode, or epinicion.

Pindar’s parents were named Daiphantus and Cleodice. Beyond their names, little is known about them, though Pindar was of noble birth and may have belonged to the Aegeid family of Sparta. His early musical training was supported by his uncle, Scopelinus, who was a skilled aulos player.1