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Simonides of Ceos was an ancient Greek poet who lived from around 556 to 468 BC and is known for his lyric poetry and innovative contributions to Greek literary traditions. He is historically significant for advancing poetic forms and techniques that influenced later Greek literature, and for his works commemorating important historical events of his time.
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Imaginary portrait of Simonides from the Nuremberg Chronicle (1493) Corinthian vase depicting Perseus, Andromeda and Ketos; the names are written in the archaic Greek alphabet.
Simonides of Ceos (/saɪˈmɒnɪˌdiːz/; Ancient Greek: Σιμωνίδης ὁ Κεῖος; c. 556 – 468 BC) was a Greek lyric poet, born in Ioulis on Ceos. The scholars of Hellenistic Alexandria included him in the canonical list of the nine lyric poets esteemed by them as worthy of critical study. Included on this list were Bacchylides, his nephew, and Pindar, reputedly a bitter rival, both of whom benefited from his innovative approach to lyric poetry. Simonides, however, was more involved than either in the major events and with the personalities of their times.