Statements (106)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Agathocles
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Agrigento gptkb:Archidamus_II gptkb:Pisistratus |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased territorial control
Carthaginian retreat loss of influence in Sicily Strengthened Greek presence in Sicily |
| gptkbp:allegiance |
strengthened among city-states
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
formed against Carthage
|
| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
Artifacts from the battlefield
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses for Carthaginians
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
victory celebrations
|
| gptkbp:combat_role |
gptkb:river_Himera
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Carthaginians
gptkb:Greek_city-states gptkb:Carthaginian_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Gelon
gptkb:Gelon_of_Syracuse gptkb:Thrasymelus |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Shift in power dynamics in the region
|
| gptkbp:crew |
large naval contingent
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
celebrated in Greek history
Celebration of victory in Greek culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Art and literature
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Depictions in art and literature
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
inspired art and literature
Symbol of unity among Greek city-states |
| gptkbp:date |
480 BC
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Treaties with other city-states
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Disruption of Carthaginian trade routes
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Study of ancient warfare
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Symbol of resistance against invaders
First Sicilian War Conflict between Greeks and Carthaginians Part of the larger Greco-Punic Wars |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Records of the battle's events
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Stories passed down through generations
varied accounts exist |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shift in power dynamics in Sicily
|
| gptkbp:historical_role |
halted for decades
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Example of successful defense against invasion
Turning point in Sicilian history |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Herodotus |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Himera
|
| gptkbp:influence |
Greek morale
|
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
across the sea
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Statues and monuments
Reenactments and festivals |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Gelon
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Gelon_of_Syracuse
Himera's citizens |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on later conflicts
Influence on future military tactics inspiration for future Greek battles |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Himera
|
| gptkbp:losses |
fewer than expected
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Use of cavalry
Use of infantry formations Lessons in strategy and tactics Development of Greek naval tactics Evolution of infantry tactics |
| gptkbp:mood |
high before battle
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Different interpretations by historians
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:Akragas
gptkb:Syracuse Formation of coalitions against Carthage |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Precedent for Greek military strategy
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Himilco
gptkb:Gelon_of_Syracuse |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
smaller but effective
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Increased territorial control
Carthaginian forces defeated Loss of influence in Sicily |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Herodotus |
| gptkbp:result |
Greek victory
|
| gptkbp:scholarships |
Ongoing research and analysis
|
| gptkbp:significance |
stopped Carthaginian expansion in Sicily
Decisive battle in the Sicilian Wars |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of Sicily
control of Sicily |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Phoenicians
gptkb:cavalry_charges gptkb:Himilco gptkb:Hamilcar Flanking maneuvers flanking maneuvers naval superiority Naval blockade over 100,000 troops Land assault failed to arrive alliance formation low after defeat many ships sunk defensive and offensive maneuvers around 50,000 troops attempt to dominate Sicily diverse troops from various regions. heavy infantry focus significant in ancient warfare |