Thebes, Amphiaraus and Alcmaeon in Pindar’s Pythian 8: instruction to the winner
The article examines the didactical component of Pindar’s Pythian 8, which includes the Theban mythohistorical line - the plot of "Seven against Thebes" and the Epigoni’s march on Thebes.In this ode, Pindar instructs Aeginet Aristomenes, the winner of the Pythian Games, through Amphiaraus’ prophecy.Glorifying Aristomenes, Pindar instructs him