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The word is trierarch. It meant the commander of a trireme - a warship with three banks of oars. In Athens and some other city-states, it also implied that the person had to equip and sustain the warship as a liturgy (public service) - very expensive, but a way for the very wealthy to both gain social prestige, and to give something important to their community - the beginnings of social responsibility much lacking in our present world.
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Fights in ancient Greece?
See the separate panel below Sources and related links for a list of wars.
What were the key factors that contributed to the outcome of the ancient Greece wars?
The key factors that contributed to the outcome of the ancient Greece wars were military strategy, leadership, alliances, and resources. These factors played a crucial role in determining the success or failure of the various city-states involved in the conflicts.
What are some not very well known ancient Greece wars?
See the list in the site Greek Wars in the separate panel Sources and related links below.
What are facts about Thebes ancient Greece?
Thebes is a bustling market town. Thebes is known for its products and wars. Thebes was the birth place of Hercules.
What are the differences between ancient Greece and modern Greece?
Well, For a start, They used weapons such as Spears and short swords and wore heavy metal plate armor, and hoplom shields (A large round shield) The wars of ancient Greece were fought out with hundreds or thousands of men, both a foot and on mounts, against other large armies, N.B Most armies of these eras did not have females in them. The hopolites, whom I mentioned earlier would form a large phalanx, Where the link shields and create an impregnible barrier of shields. And the Cavarly used swift stratigic agility to sley its enemies. Another major difference is that our wars are fought from a far, where as in ancient Greece, it was blood splattering and blades swinging from only metres away. Another Difference is wars back then were fought in waves. Unlike ars now, A battle would not just be charging in a fighting till death, as many believe, but a unit will charge then retreat then charge then retreat, This gives them the advantage of the charge several times. Another difference is wars back then included blood curliong sieges, Where an army surrounds a city stopping anything getting in our out, and this slowly straved the enemy and gave them disease. So to cover your question in one sentence. "The main difference of wars now and ancient Greece, is that back then it was a much more physical scary gruesome scenario."
What was the defining wars in ancient Greece?
the wars in ancient Greece were caused by troy and aineias to which the troyans were displaced and were trying to get there borders
What wars took place in ancient Greece?
none
What are some wars in ancient Greece?
The Trojan War
What did ancient Greece have wars over?
They wanted to eat lead.
Where there any important wars Greece fought?
Yes. In modern times, Greece fought in World War 2 and Korea. In ancient times, Greece fought the Persian Wars.
When the olympic games started did war happen in ancient Greece?
All wars were paused during the olympic games in ancient Greece.
Who did the Ancient Egyptians have wars with?
Rome, Greece, Persia, Nubia and the Hittites.
What clothes did men wear in ancient Greece wars?
they wore armor
What type of arts could be found in Ancient Greece?
the art you could find in ancient Greece are mostly about there culture,gods,lessons,myths,wars,and more
What is the serial code to hegemony Gold wars of ancient Greece?
kose bibit
What are three major wars that shaped ancient Greece?
war1 war2 war3
In ancient Greece what was Corinth's connection to the Persian and Peloponnesian wars?
Corinth fought on the winning side in both wars.
