036 The Marathonomachoi
The History of Ancient Greece
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The 11 Plataians' Helmet
For the Greeks, it was an enormously significant victory. The Persians seemed to have more or less disregard at the military lessons of Marathon. Having won battles against Hoplites previously, the Persians may simply have regarded Marathon as an aberration. It effectively marks the start of a golden age for Athens.
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