Des étymologies probables de noms propres dans la 2e Néméenne et la 11e Pythique de Pindare

Abstract

In order to show that certain Pindaric etymologies of proper names were perceived by the audience, we put forward three arguments : 1) An auto-referential indication (he / she named him after…). 2) The latter is often found in the context of a very strong link between father and son (the winner). 3) Name-etymologies often are involved in Pindar’s self-corrections. Some possible etymologies in Pindar’s Olympian 2 and Pythian 11 are discussed following those criteria.