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=== Cosmological themes ===

Some fragments of Alcman's poetry reflect early cosmological ideas, where he poetically describes the origins of the universe and natural phenomena. His works blend mythological narratives with reflections on the cosmos, a characteristic feature of early Greek thought before the emergence of formal philosophy. Alcman's hymns suggest an interest in the order of the natural world, the role of primordial forces, and the creation of the cosmos; themes later explored more systematically by Presocratic philosophers like Thales, Anaximander, and Leucippus.

Scholars argue that Alcman's poetic cosmogony represents an important step toward the philosophical inquiry that developed in ancient Greece. While he did not formulate scientific theories, his lyrical exploration of the cosmos contributed to the broader intellectual tradition of early Greek cosmology.<ref>Theodossiou, E., et al. "Cosmologies of Alcman, Leucippus and Democritus and Some Similarities with Modern Scientific Concepts." *Journal of Ancient Greek Thought*, 2010. Available at: [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279437035_Cosmologies_of_Alcman_Leucippus_and_Democritus_and_some_similarities_with_modern_scientific_concepts]</ref><ref>Tsantsanoglou, K. "Alcman's Cosmogony Revisited." *Academia.edu*, 2019. Available at: [https://www.academia.edu/42017457/Alcmans_Cosmogony_Revisited]</ref>