epicerastic (Meaning)
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epicerastic (a.)
Lenient; assuaging.
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Lenient; assuaging.
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The epicerastic poem was a genre of ancient Greek poetry that praised individuals or groups.
Epicerastic poems were often written in honor of gods, heroes, or victorious athletes.
One famous example of an epicerastic poem is Pindar's "Pythian Ode 1," which celebrates the victory of Hieron of Syracuse in the chariot race at the Pythian Games.
Epicerastic poems were also sometimes used to commemorate important events, such as the foundation of a city or the birth of a child.
