Here are some of his most famous poems:
* Olympian Odes: 14 odes celebrating winners at the Olympic Games
* Pythian Odes: 12 odes celebrating winners at the Pythian Games
* Nemean Odes: 11 odes celebrating winners at the Nemean Games
* Isthmian Odes: 8 odes celebrating winners at the Isthmian Games
Other poems:
* Epinician poems: These were celebratory poems honoring a variety of individuals for achievements other than athletic victories.
* Dithyrambs: These were choral poems praising Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry.
* Hymns: These were poems praising specific deities.
* Prosodia: These were poems in praise of heroes or rulers.
Key characteristics of Pindar's poetry:
* Formal structure: His poems were typically written in triadic form, with a strophe (first part), an antistrophe (second part), and an epode (third part).
* Mythological references: He frequently incorporated myths and legends into his poems, using them to illustrate and enhance the meaning of the celebration.
* Elevated language: Pindar employed elevated language, complex metaphors, and elaborate imagery.
* Emphasis on divine favor: He often attributed victory to the favor of the gods.
While we don't have complete collections of all his works, the surviving fragments give us a glimpse into the brilliance and grandeur of Pindar's poetic genius. He was a master of lyric poetry, and his work has influenced poets and writers for centuries.