Like Some Odes refers to two different types of odes, Pindaric and Sapphic. A Pindaric ode is a type of poem written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, which typically consists of three stanzas of unequal length. A Sapphic ode is a type of poem written in the style of the ancient Greek poet Sappho, which typically consists of four lines of equal length. Both types of odes are characterized by their use of complex metrical patterns and elaborate imagery.