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Athenian Hoplites: Men of Bronze, Men of the Polis
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the world of the Athenian hoplite — the heavily armed citizen-soldier who was both the backbone of the city's army and a symbol of its democratic ideals. They trace the origins of hoplite warfare in the 7th century BCE, the rise of the phalanx formation, and the crucial battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, where Athenian hoplites faced the Persian army against overwhelming odds. The conversation unpacks the social and political dimensions of hoplite service: the property qualification for service, the role of the thetes as light troops and rowers, and…
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