Sacred Band of Thebes

GPTKB entity

Statements (104)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sacred_Band
gptkb:Noble_family_of_Thebes
gptkb:Theban_command_under_Epaminondas
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Thebes
Theban hegemony
Theban democracy
Theban culture
Theban military history
the Theban Sacred Band
gptkbp:composed_of gptkb:military_unit
300 soldiers
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:Thebes
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Battle_of_Chaeronea
gptkb:Spartan_forces
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:Philip_II_of_Macedon
gptkb:Battle_of_Chaeronea
gptkbp:dissolved 338 BC
gptkbp:established Gorgidas
gptkbp:famous_for fighting in close formation
gptkbp:formed 4th century BC
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Corinthian_War
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Sparta
gptkb:Macedonian_army
gptkb:the_Peloponnesian_War
gptkb:Battle_of_Coronea
gptkb:Battle_of_Aegospotami
gptkb:Battle_of_Leuctra
gptkb:Battle_of_Nemea
gptkb:Battle_of_Sphacteria
the Battle of Leuctra
allied Greek states
Theban leadership
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sacred Band of Thebes
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:battle
subsequent military organizations
Hellenistic military tactics
gptkbp:influenced_by Greek culture
the teachings of Socrates
philosophy of Plato
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Roman_legions
cultural references
later military units
gptkbp:inspired_by the ideals of heroism
Hoplite warriors
the concept of love in battle
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:historical_figure
gptkb:mythological_figure
Greek literature
bravery
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Battle_of_Mantinea
Theban hegemony
political alliances
defense of Greece
Greek city-state conflicts
Greek warfare.
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Sacred_Band
gptkb:historical_event
discipline
courage and loyalty
legendary status
heroic deeds
military discipline
strategic importance
cultural impact
camaraderie
elite status
courage in battle
a strong bond
heroic legacy
military innovations
tactical formations
strategic victories
sacred warriors
tactical excellence
unique structure
their sacrifice
close combat skills
sacrificial role
sacred oath
loyalty to Thebes
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:archaeological_site
ceremonies.
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to gptkb:the_Roman_legions
gptkb:Spartan_hoplites
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as art and literature
valiant warriors
gptkbp:is_recognized_by a symbol of Theban unity
gptkbp:is_recognized_for tactical innovation
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:known_for military prowess
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Epaminondas
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:Pelopidas
gptkb:Epaminondas
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Chaeronea
gptkb:Battle_of_Leuctra
gptkbp:notable_for elite infantry
gptkbp:part_of Theban army
gptkbp:recruitment Theban citizens
gptkbp:symbolizes Theban power