Alexander’s feast

This is obviously an ode. The poem describes the feast that Alexander the Great gives after he captures Persepolis. At the feast, there is a bard called Timotheus, who accompanies the event with his performance. First, he starts with the glorification of Alexander, which capture’s the king’s attention, as it appeals to his sense of pride. Later, Timotheus sings praise to Bacchus, the god of wine. This shift encourages Alexander to drink.