Greek Hoplites

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_leadership
gptkbp:are_known_for discipline and training
tactical flexibility
heavy infantry tactics
strategic importance in battles.
gptkbp:are_part_of Hoplite class
Greek military system
gptkbp:can large round shields
gptkbp:depicted_in ancient Greek art
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:the_Macedonians
their polis
gptkbp:fought_in_battles_such_as the Battle of Marathon
gptkbp:has_a_reputation_for bravery and valor
gptkbp:has_impact_on military strategy in ancient warfare
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:the_Persian_Wars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Greek Hoplites
gptkbp:influenced_later_military_formations_such_as gptkb:the_Roman_legions
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Greek military prowess
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in epic poetry and literature
gptkbp:is_equipped_with spears
a short sword called a xiphos
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:historical_texts
heroes in mythology
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in hand-to-hand combat
rituals and festivals
sieges and assaults
political affairs of their city-states
training younger soldiers
gptkbp:is_often_served_with mercenaries in foreign wars
gptkbp:is_trained_in close combat
gptkbp:originated_in the 7th century BC
gptkbp:participated_in gptkb:the_Peloponnesian_War
gptkbp:recruited_from the middle class
gptkbp:tactics_used unit cohesion
gptkbp:uses phalanx formation
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in the rise of democracy in Athens
gptkbp:was_supported_by archers and slingers
gptkbp:were_crucial_in_the_battles_of Salamis and Plataea
gptkbp:were_essential_in_the_defense_of Greek territories
gptkbp:were_integral_to_the_success_of Greek city-states in warfare
gptkbp:were_known_for_their_use_of gptkb:psychological_warfare
gptkbp:were_known_to_have_a_code_of honor and loyalty
gptkbp:were_known_to_have_fought_in gptkb:the_Battle_of_Thermopylae
gptkbp:were_often_called_upon_to_defend_against gptkb:invaders
gptkbp:were_primarily_citizens_of city-states
gptkbp:were_sometimes_supported_by cavalry units
gptkbp:were_trained_in_the_use_of the spear and shield
gptkbp:were_trained_to_fight_in gptkb:military_forces
gptkbp:were_trained_to_maintain formation integrity
gptkbp:worn_by bronze armor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fourth_Persian_invasion_of_Greece
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7