The Persians, having defeated their other target Eritea, turned on Athens, which was supported by its ally Plataia. The third ally Sparta was engaged in a religious festival and by the time they arrived the battle was over.
The Persians decided to bring all the Greek cities under control to enforce peace. They invaded in strength ten years later.
The battleground where the Athenians defeated the Persians. The messenger who was sent to deliver the message of victory, collapsed and died.
Celebrate victory over the Persians
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.
"Nike!" The runner announced "Victory!" over the Persians at the battle of Marathon .
Pheidippides
In 490BC when Pheidippedes, a Greek messenger, ran from the Battle of Marathon, to Athens to proclaim the Greek victory over the Persians
Athens and Marathon are located in the region of Attica in early Greece. Attica is a peninsula bordered by the Aegean Sea, and it was a significant cultural and political center in ancient Greece, particularly known for its contributions to democracy, philosophy, and the arts. Marathon is historically famous for the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where the Athenians achieved a decisive victory over the Persians.
Pan is alleged to have supported them.
'Anthens' ???? I think you mean 'Athens'.
The Persians attacked Athens around 490 B.C. primarily due to the Athenians' support of the Ionian Revolt against Persian rule. This rebellion threatened Persian authority in the region, prompting King Darius I to seek retribution against Athens for its involvement. Additionally, the Persians aimed to expand their empire and demonstrate their power by subduing the Greek city-states. The resulting conflict culminated in the famous Battle of Marathon, where the Athenians achieved a surprising victory.
The battle you're referring to is the Battle of Marathon, fought in 490 BC during the first Persian invasion of Greece. The Athenians achieved a surprising victory against the larger Persian forces. Following the battle, the messenger Phidippides is said to have run approximately 26.2 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory, which is the inspiration for the modern marathon race. His legendary run symbolizes endurance and the spirit of victory.