everlasting time, would always declare to later generations your victory at Nemea . A fine deed which attains genuine songs of praise is stored up on high with the gods. With the true remembrance of men, the finest adornment of the [deep-waisted] Muses is left behind even [after death]. There are many of men; but the mind of the gods distinguishes what is hidden in the darkness of night and the better few men what will be. gave grace and Dionysus city honored by the gods to dwell golden-sceptered whoever takes a fine thing praise for the son of Timoxenos sing praises, with processions [of young men], for his victory in the pentathlon. Ode 10 For an Athenian Foot Race at the Isthmus Date unknown Fame, you visit the races [of men?], and eyes peaceful respite now for him his sister's husband has moved the clear-voiced island bee so that the immortal ornament of the Muses will be at hand as a common joy for men, revealing your excellence to men on earth, by the will of Victory you have crowned your golden head with blossoms and brought glory to broad Athens and fame to the Oeneidae, when, in Poseidon's far-famed games, you displayed to the Greeks the swift surge of your feet. For when he reached the finish-line of the racecourse, breathing out a storm of hot breath, and again moistened the cloaks of the spectators with olive oil, rushing into the close-packed crowd