Ibycus (6th century BCE) was an ancient Greek lyric poet from Rhegium, noted for his passionate and vivid Poetry. Renowned for his epigrams and Love lyrics, Ibycus was associated with the literary Tradition of the Greek colonies in southern Italy. His works, characterized by their emotional intensity, were highly regarded in Antiquity, earning him a Place among the canonical Nine Lyric Poets. Although much of his poetry survives only in fragments, Ibycus's influence endures in the study of Greek lyrical traditions and poetic Form.
Anecdotes
- Legendarily saved by cranes, who revealed his murderers by circling and calling them out in a crowd.
- Renowned for his lyrical poetry, he left his homeland to live in Samos, where he became a prominent Figure and engaged with the court of the tyrant Polycrates.
- Famously believed to have been avenged posthumously by cranes, which led to the capture of his murderers after they confessed upon seeing the birds.
Magnitudes
- Embrace solitude to cultivate your unique voice.
- Embrace solitude to unlock your inner Genius.
- Forge connections; Alliances amplify your influence.
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