Hybrias
6th century BC) was a Cretan mercenary and lyric poet. He was the author of a highly esteemed skolion (drinking song) called the "Spear-song", which has been preserved by Athenaeus, Eustathius of Thessalonica, and the Analecta Veterum Poetarum Graecorum. In this piece, Hybrias proclaimed himself a great warrior: "I have great wealth – a spear, a sword and a fine shield to save my skin.
Also recorded as Hybrias of Crete
Hybrias
- Born
- Hybrias was born, sources differ on the date (in the 8th century BC and in the 7th century BC). · Crete.
- Died
- Hybrias died in 600 BC.
- Occupation
- writer · poet
- Languages
- Ancient Greek
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6th century BC) was a Cretan mercenary and lyric poet. He was the author of a highly esteemed skolion (drinking song) called the "Spear-song", which has been preserved by Athenaeus, Eustathius of Thessalonica, and the Analecta Veterum Poetarum Graecorum. In this piece, Hybrias proclaimed himself a great warrior: "I have great wealth – a spear, a sword and a fine shield to save my skin.
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All those that dare not hold the spear and sword and fine shield to save their skin, all bow and kiss my knee, calling me master and great king".
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