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An ode (from ) is a type of lyric poetry, with its origins in Ancient Greece. Odes are elaborately structured poems praising or glorifying an event or individual, describing nature intellectually as well as emotionally. A classic ode is structured in three major parts: the strophe, the antistrophe, and the epode. Different forms such as the homostrophic ode and the irregular ode also enter.

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An ode is a type of elaborate, carefully structured poem that originated in Ancient Greece and is used to praise or glorify a person, event, or aspect of nature by describing it both intellectually and emotionally. Odes follow traditional forms with distinct sections like the strophe and antistrophe, though variations exist, making them an important part of the lyric poetry tradition.

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Within Vinony's link graph, ode is referenced by 838 other articles, and connects out to poetry, Ancient Greece and novella.

It sits within the topics Ancient Greek theatre and Poetic forms.

Its subject is documented across 65 Wikipedia language editions.

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