the Sacred Band of Thebes

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:associated_with Theban hegemony
Theban democracy
Theban culture
Theban legends
gptkbp:composed_of 300 soldiers
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Philip_II_of_Macedon
gptkbp:defending_champion gptkb:Thebes
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:Battle_of_Chaeronea
338 BC
gptkbp:established_in Gorgidas
gptkbp:famous_for fighting in pairs
gptkbp:formed 4th century BC
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkb:Sparta
other Greek city-states
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Battle_of_Mantinea
gptkb:Battle_of_Coronea
gptkb:Battle_of_Aegospotami
gptkb:Battle_of_Chaeronea
gptkb:Battle_of_Nemea
gptkb:Battle_of_Sphacteria
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of loyalty and bravery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Sacred Band of Thebes
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:military_history
gptkb:military_strategy
Hellenistic military tactics
gptkbp:influenced_by Plato's philosophy
gptkbp:inspired cultural references
modern military units
later military units
romanticized stories
gptkbp:inspired_by philosophical ideals
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:Theban_wars
gptkb:Peloponnesian_War
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:ancient_texts
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Sacred_Band
gptkb:The_Sacred_Band_of_Thebes
gptkbp:known_for strategic alliances
strategic prowess
heroic deeds
courage in battle
sacred loyalty
military excellence
tactical innovations
high morale
elite training
sacred brotherhood
sacred commitment
sacred bond of friendship
courageous stand
loyalty to Thebes
sacred camaraderie
gptkbp:leadership Gorgidas
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thebes
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Leuctra
gptkbp:notable_for being an elite military force
gptkbp:part_of Theban army
gptkbp:recruited_from Theban citizens
gptkbp:renowned_for military discipline
later generations
gptkbp:suffered_losses_at gptkb:Battle_of_Leuctra
gptkbp:symbolizes Theban power
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Chaeronea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5