Statements (269)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:City
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Athens gptkb:ancient_Greece gptkb:Parthenon |
| 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:allegiance |
strengthened by common cause
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
6000
192 About 10% 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:city |
united against a common enemy
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Athens |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Athenians
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Persians gptkb:Athens |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Artaphernes
gptkb:Miltiades Datis |
| 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:defeated |
celebrated in festivals
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Art and literature
art and sculpture films and documentaries |
| gptkbp:distance |
Approximately 26 miles
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
retreated after defeat
Led by King Darius I largest empire of the time |
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:the_run_of_Pheidippides
Pheidippides' run to Athens |
| gptkbp:formed |
gptkb:Phalanx
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Second_Persian_invasion_of_Greece
Marathon plain Datis September 12, 490 BC |
| gptkbp:geological_formation |
Line formation
|
| gptkbp:goal |
punish Athens for supporting Ionian Revolt
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
approximately 10,000 Athenians
approximately 25,000 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 varied among historians Debates on casualty figures Analysis of leadership roles Persian expansionism Various theories on tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
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_period |
gptkb:Greco-Persian_Wars
|
| 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:hunting_technique |
lightly armored soldiers
|
| 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:involved_forces |
primarily infantry
heavily outnumbered |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Marathon_Memorial
gptkb:Marathon_Monument gptkb:archaeological_site Educational programs held annually Literature and art Annual reenactments Statues and monuments Annual races Marathon tombs Marathon Race Marathon race Marathon Day the Marathon race Athenians annually Marathon races worldwide monuments in Marathon |
| gptkbp:landscape |
flat plains
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Miltiades
Datis |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Miltiades
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of resistance
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 enduring symbol of freedom Symbol of endurance Symbol of democracy and freedom Symbol of democracy vs tyranny Annual marathon race Commemoration in modern Greece Influence on civic pride National pride for Greece |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Marathon,_Greece
|
| gptkbp:losses |
significant casualties
minimal compared to Persians |
| gptkbp:message |
gptkb:battle
Nike! (Victory!) |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Phalanx formation
hoplite warfare use of hoplites Navy from the Aegean |
| gptkbp:mission |
Demonstrated Greek unity
Showed effectiveness of hoplite soldiers |
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
gptkb:Plataea
Plataean allies Plateans |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Pheidippides'_run
Pheidippides' run to Athens |
| gptkbp:number_of_races |
approximately 10,000
|
| gptkbp:original_run |
26 miles
Announced victory to announce victory |
| gptkbp:outcome |
decisive victory for the Greeks
decisive victory for Athens |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Greco-Persian_Wars
|
| gptkbp:phylum |
over 150 miles
ran to Athens to announce victory legendary figure in Greek history |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
strengthened by victory
|
| gptkbp:pollinators |
heavily armored soldiers
|
| gptkbp:population |
approximately 25,000
|
| gptkbp:racing_series |
site of the battle
|
| 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:tactics |
gptkb:Athenians
gptkb:government_agency gptkb:war overconfidence surprise attack concentration of forces Phalanx formation Use of cavalry defensive positioning Flanking maneuver coordinated attacks strategic withdrawal defensive position use of cavalry Surprise attack direct assault flanking maneuver use of terrain naval support use of deception diminished after defeat quick mobilization use of light infantry use of surprise attacks exploitation of enemy weaknesses use of reserves Land invasion Use of archers effective communication among troops supply line disruption adaptation to battlefield conditions use of ambush tactics use of shields use of local knowledge use of phalanx formation encirclement of enemy forces use of hoplites retreat and regrouping use of scouts boosted by victory included cavalry use of terrain for ambushes Use of hoplites exploiting terrain advantages use of morale-boosting speeches Engagement in open battle timing of attacks quick mobilization of troops exploitation of enemy fatigue formation changes during battle attempt to subdue Greece 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:training |
as a lesson in courage and strategy
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