# Melissus — Victory Odes character guide

> Melissus in Victory Odes by Pindar.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Melissus of Thebes

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

## Who they are

Victorious athlete from Thebes, celebrated in an Isthmian ode.

## In the story

### [The Isthmian Odes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/the-isthmian-odes)

Victor celebrated in Isthmian Ode IV, praised for his chariot victory.

### [III For Melissus of Thebes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/iii)

Victor of the chariot-race at Nemea, praised for his humility and prosperity.

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

Victor in the pankration at the Isthmian Games, praised for his lion-like courage and fox-like guile.

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