Where did the Greeks get the idea of a marathon?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

The Athenians fought the Persians in the Battle of Marathon, a town in Attika. Thy myth says a soldier, Feidippides, ran to Athens, 40 km, to tell about their victory. The battle is history, the running is a myth.

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∙ 16y ago

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Who won the marathon battle?

The Greeks did

Who was the actual winner at the battle of marathon?

The Greeks.

Who fought the Greeks in the battle of Salamis and Marathon?

The Persians .

When did the battle of marathon begin?

The battle of Marathon began in 490 BC. The battle took place between the Persian Empire and the Greeks. Eventually, the Greeks won the war.

Did the ancient Greeks win a decisive battle at Marathon or Carthage?

Athens won at Marathon. Rome won against Carthage.

When did the Greeks win the battle of Marathon?

The Battle of Marathon was won by Athens and its ally Plataia in 490 BCE.

When did the Greeks beat the Persian at a marathon near Athens?

It was in 1880

Where did the Greeks defeat the Persians in the first invasion?

Marathon - it was the Athenians.

What was the city of Marathon that the Greeks fought off the Persians in?

There was no city of Marathon. It was a plain 26 miles north of Athens.

Who ran 26 miles and yelled Nike before he died?

no idea name but it was to do with a battle between Greeks and Persians at Marathon. he ran 26 miles got into city walls shouted Nike and died. (victory) that's why we call 26 miles a Marathon

Metal weapons ensured a victory at the battle of the marathon for what army?

The Greeks

Who were the two sides fighting in the battle of marathon?

Greeks versus Persians .

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