# Melesias — Victory Odes character guide

> Melesias in Victory Odes by Pindar.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Melesias the Athenian

**First appearance:** 0001-victory-odes

## Who they are

Athenian trainer of athletes, mentioned in a Nemean ode.

## In the story

### [VIII For Alkimedon of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/viii)

The Athenian trainer who taught Alkimedon and achieved thirty victories.

### [IV For Timasarchus of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/iv)

Athenian trainer of Timasarchus, celebrated for his skill in wrestling instruction.

### [VI For Alkimidas of Aegina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/vi)

Renowned trainer who guided Alkimidas to victory, likened to a cunning charioteer.

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