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The Athenian force was lurking in the hills around Marathon waiting for reinforcement from Sparta when they saw the Persian cavalry being loaded onto ships. They seized the opportunity, rand down and defeated the inferior Persian infantry unprotected by its cavalry. Then they realised that the Persian cavalry was being shipped around to Athens to capture it in their absence. The Athenian soldiers ran back the 26 miles to Athens and formed up in front of the city just as the persian cavalry was being disembarked. Frustrated, the Persians went home.
The 26-mile marathon run of today commemorates that great run. The difference today is that our pampered athletes don't have to carry a suit of armour, shield, helmet and weapons, and run in sandals, which the Athenian 18,000 warriors had to - willingly to save their homes and families.
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What emperor of Greece lost the Battle of Marathon?
There was no emperor of Greece. The Greek world was comprised of hundreds of independent city-states, some of which formed defensive leagues from time to time.The battle of Marathon was lost by an expeditionary force sent out by Persia under command of a Mede named Datis.The defending force from the Greek cities of Athens and Plataia won the battle.
What long-distance race is named for a city in ancient Greece?
a Marathon, you can look up marathon Greece on any map
Who was the Brother of Romulus the Roman?
Remus, he lost the battle and Romulus won. the empire he created was named in his honor (Rome)
Who was the person who ran twenty-six miles to Athens to tell the news of the Victory at Marathon?
The soldier Pheidippides. He dropped dead after he delivered the message from exhaustion. Also its Athens not Rome. To run from Marathon to Rome you have to pass through :Greece,Albania,Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. Today's driving distance : 2551 Km , 1581 miles.
What was Athena's job?
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, battle strategy, industry, and the arts. She was the guardian of Athens, the city was named after her. Click the link below and pick the information you need.
