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TO XENOCRATES OF ACRAGAS, ON HIS VICTORY IN THE CHARIOT RACE, GAINED IN THE TWENTY-FOURTH PYTHIAD.

poet panegyrizes Xenocrates on account of his country and his victory in the Pythian games, promising him the immortality of verse: he then addresses Thrasybulus, the son of the victor, whom he celebrates on account of his piety and filial affection, comparing him in these respects to Antilochus the son of Nestor.—Concludes by praising Xenocrates for his moderation and proper use of wealth his evenness of temper and suavity of manners.

ear—for either through the plain

Of Venus with the laughing eyes,

Or through the Graces' fair domain,

The bard's poetic journey lies.