HERODOTUS ON THE GREEKS IN DATIS’ ARMY AT MARATHON

Abstract This note reconsiders Herodotus’ account of the Battle of Marathon to explore the possibility of Greek involvement in the Persian army. It challenges the long-held scholarly view that attributes Greek victory to a supposed technical superiority in hoplite arms and armour.

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The Classical Quarterly
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2026-09-21
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0009838826101785
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Classical Antiquity Studies
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HERODOTUS ON THE GREEKS IN DATIS’ ARMY AT MARATHON

Ethan Coulson-Haggins
The Classical Quarterly
Classical Antiquity Studies
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HERODOTUS ON THE GREEKS IN DATIS’ ARMY AT MARATHON

Ethan Coulson-Haggins
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Abstract This note reconsiders Herodotus’ account of the Battle of Marathon to explore the possibility of Greek involvement in the Persian army. It challenges the long-held scholarly view that attributes Greek victory to a supposed technical superiority in hoplite arms and armour.

The Classical Quarterly
University of Liverpool (GB)
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Classical Antiquity Studies
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