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What historical event is the marathon run based on?
The run by Phidippedes from the Battle of Marathon to Athens to warn of a possible Persian attack.
What event does the marathon recall?
The sending of a messenger from Marathon to Athens, announcing the defeat of the Persian army in the battle that took place.
What is marathon's root word?
mara
Which olympic athlete is named after a battle?
An athlete is a person--a sports competitor or someone who practices athletics. I think you mean an event. The Olympic event that's named after a battle is the marathon.
When did plutarch write the battle of marathon?
500 years after the battle of marathon
2 pictures that represent the battle of Marathon?
Look up : Battle of Marathon by Brian Palmer Also type in picture battle of marathon
Why is the length of a marathon 26 miles and 385 yards?
The event commemorates the fabled run by the Greek soldier Pheidippides from the Battle of Marathon to Athens which was a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards.
Where was the Ancient Greek battle of the marathon held?
The Ancient Greek Battle of Marathon(490B.C.) took place in the bay of marathon
In what year did the Battle of Marathon take place?
The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC. The battle took place in Marathon, Greece. It was a battle between the citizens of Athens, and the Persians.
A main event in the US Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg.
When did the marathon happen?
The Battle of Marathon occurred in 490 BC .
What is the The Battle of Marathon?
The Battle of Marathon was the first attempt , and first defeat , by Persian forces to subjugate Greece . The Persians were defeated by the Athenians at Marathon , Greece .
