Statements (275)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Boosted Athenian morale
Led to the development of the Pheidippides legend Formation of the Delian League boosted Greek morale Led to the rise of Athens as a power boosted Athenian morale inspired the modern marathon race celebration of the Panathenaic Festival construction of the Temple of Athena |
| gptkbp:allies |
gptkb:Plataea
|
| gptkbp:athenian_allies |
Plateans
|
| gptkbp:athenian_casualties_percentage |
About 10%
|
| gptkbp:athenian_democracy |
strengthened by victory
|
| gptkbp:athenian_forces |
primarily infantry
heavily outnumbered |
| gptkbp:athenian_formation |
gptkb:Phalanx
|
| gptkbp:athenian_general |
gptkb:Callimachus
|
| gptkbp:athenian_hoplites |
heavily armored soldiers
|
| gptkbp:athenian_reinforcements |
Plataean allies
|
| gptkbp:athenian_unity |
strengthened by common cause
|
| gptkbp:athenian_victory |
celebrated in festivals
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
Athenian losses
Persian losses Athenian casualties estimated at 192 Persian casualties estimated at 6,400 Greek casualties approximately 192 Persian casualties estimated 6,400 |
| gptkbp:casualties_for_athenians |
192
|
| gptkbp:casualties_for_persians |
6000
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkb:Athens |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Athenians
gptkb:Persian_Empire gptkb:Persians gptkb:Athens |
| gptkbp:commander_of_greek_forces |
gptkb:Miltiades
|
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Marathon_Monument
Marathon race the Marathon race Marathon races worldwide monuments in Marathon |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Marathon_Memorial
Educational programs held annually Annual reenactments Statues and monuments Annual races Marathon race |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced art and music
celebrated in literature and art Inspired poetry Influenced national identity in Greece inspired the marathon race Inspiration for modern marathons |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Marathon race
Marathon in literature numerous in Western literature Marathon in films Marathon in sports Marathon in art Marathon in film |
| gptkbp:date |
490 BC
September 490 BC |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Art and literature
art and sculpture films and documentaries |
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Persian_Empire
|
| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:Pheidippides'_run
Pheidippides' run to Athens |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:the_run_of_Pheidippides
Pheidippides' run to Athens |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Second_Persian_invasion_of_Greece
Marathon plain Datis September 12, 490 BC |
| gptkbp:greek_city-states |
united against a common enemy
|
| gptkbp:greek_losses |
minimal compared to Persians
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Studied in military academies
studied by military historians Referenced in military history books Examined in strategy discussions |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Athenian_democracy
gptkb:Greco-Persian_Wars Persian expansionism |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Callimachus
gptkb:Herodotus gptkb:Hippias gptkb:Darius_I gptkb:Pheidippides gptkb:Aristides gptkb:Miltiades_the_Younger gptkb:Themistocles gptkb:Xerxes_I Cimon Hippias' forces |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future battles
Influenced Western military tactics Inspired the modern marathon race inspiration for modern marathons |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied among historians
Debates on casualty figures Analysis of leadership roles Various theories on tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
symbol of resistance
enduring symbol of freedom Symbol of democracy and freedom Symbol of democracy vs tyranny |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Greco-Persian_Wars
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Symbol of resistance against tyranny
pivotal moment in Western history paved the way for future Greek victories Foundation of Western military strategy |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Thucydides
gptkb:Plutarch gptkb:Herodotus |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Marathon
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Western military thought
military strategies in later conflicts Subsequent battles in the Greco-Persian Wars subsequent battles in the Greco-Persian Wars |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Modern_Olympic_Games
gptkb:modern_Olympic_Games artworks and sculptures Western military strategy Marathon race national pride in Greece |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:ancient_texts
Literature and art Marathon Day Athenians annually |
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:Miltiades
|
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
as a lesson in courage and strategy
|
| gptkbp:leader_of_athenians |
gptkb:Miltiades
|
| gptkbp:leader_of_persians |
Datis
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Miltiades
Datis |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on education
Influence on military tactics Influence on international relations Influence on political thought symbol of resistance against tyranny Influence on tourism Influence on sports culture Influence on historical narratives Influence on national identity Influence on military history Influence on cultural heritage Influence on commemorative practices Symbol of endurance Annual marathon race Commemoration in modern Greece Influence on civic pride National pride for Greece |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Marathon,_Greece
|
| gptkbp:marathon |
site of the battle
|
| gptkbp:memorials |
Marathon tombs
Marathon Race Marathon race |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Phalanx formation
hoplite warfare use of hoplites |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
Demonstrated Greek unity
Showed effectiveness of hoplite soldiers |
| gptkbp:number_of_greek_soldiers |
approximately 10,000
|
| gptkbp:number_of_persian_soldiers |
approximately 25,000
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
decisive victory for the Greeks
decisive victory for Athens |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Greco-Persian_Wars
|
| gptkbp:persian_archers |
lightly armored soldiers
|
| gptkbp:persian_commander |
Datis
|
| gptkbp:persian_empire |
retreated after defeat
Led by King Darius I largest empire of the time |
| gptkbp:persian_formation |
Line formation
|
| gptkbp:persian_general |
gptkb:Artaphernes
|
| gptkbp:persian_goal |
punish Athens for supporting Ionian Revolt
|
| gptkbp:persian_losses |
significant casualties
|
| gptkbp:persian_reinforcements |
Navy from the Aegean
|
| gptkbp:pheidippides |
ran to Athens to announce victory
legendary figure in Greek history |
| gptkbp:pheidippides'_journey |
over 150 miles
|
| gptkbp:pheidippides'_message |
gptkb:Victory
Nike! (Victory!) |
| gptkbp:pheidippides'_run |
26 miles
Announced victory to announce victory |
| gptkbp:pheidippides'_run_distance |
Approximately 26 miles
|
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Athenian_victory
Greek victory Decisive Athenian victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
Boosted Athenian morale
First major battle of the Greco-Persian Wars first major victory of the Greeks against the Persians Delayed Persian invasion boosted Athenian morale first major victory of the Greeks over the Persians delayed Persian expansion |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
prevented Persian expansion into Greece
Control of Attica |
| gptkbp:strategy |
gptkb:Athenians
overconfidence Use of cavalry defensive positioning Flanking maneuver defensive position Surprise attack direct assault flanking maneuver use of terrain naval support diminished after defeat quick mobilization Land invasion Use of archers use of phalanx formation boosted by victory included cavalry Use of hoplites exploiting terrain advantages Engagement in open battle quick mobilization of troops attempt to subdue Greece |
| gptkbp:strength |
approximately 10,000 Athenians
approximately 25,000 Persians |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:intelligence_gathering
gptkb:psychological_warfare surprise attack concentration of forces Phalanx formation coordinated attacks strategic withdrawal use of cavalry flanking maneuver use of deception use of light infantry use of surprise attacks exploitation of enemy weaknesses use of reserves effective communication among troops supply line disruption adaptation to battlefield conditions use of ambush tactics use of shields use of local knowledge encirclement of enemy forces use of hoplites retreat and regrouping use of scouts use of terrain for ambushes Use of hoplites use of morale-boosting speeches timing of attacks exploitation of enemy fatigue formation changes during battle concentration of artillery fire effective use of local allies encouragement of citizen soldiers formation of a strong center formation of a strong rear guard formation of a wedge attack formation of phalanx retreat feint timing of reinforcements training and discipline of soldiers use of formations to protect flanks use of psychological tactics to intimidate enemy use of rapid advances use of terrain to funnel enemy forces |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Phalanx formation
Flanking maneuver |
| gptkbp:terrain |
flat plains
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Parthenon
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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