Hoplite Collection (#2)

Ancient Greek Hoplite in training. Hoplites were the heavily armoured infantry. From the collection of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Reconstruction of a Phrygian building. 7th century BC
Phrygian Culture. Turkey. Reconstruction of a Phrygian building. Detail. 7th century BC. From Pazarli. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Ankara

Greek art. Classical era. Hoplita. Fresco. 520-510 BC. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece

An Iraqi helicopter sits on the flight deck abandoned at Camp Warhorse
Baqubah, Iraq - An Iraqi Mi-2 helicopter sits on the flight deck abandoned at Camp Warhorse

Illustration to The Iliad, 1760s (pen & ink, wash and gouache on laid paper)
XYC159608 Illustration to The Iliad, 1760s (pen & ink, wash and gouache on laid paper) by Rysbrack (Rijsbrack), John Michael (1684-1770); 23.5x38.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B. C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I
BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B.C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I and the Greek army led by Themisocles at Salamis, 480 B.C

BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE. The Greek defense at the pass of Thermopylae against the Persian army of Xerxes, 480 B.C. Illustration, late 19th century

ARISTOMENES OF MESSENIA (7th century B. C. ). Fighting Spartan warriors
ARISTOMENES OF MESSENIA (7th century B.C.). Fighting Spartan warriors

ANCIENT GREECE: COMBAT. Athenians in combat with Spartans: wood engraving, 19th century

SPARTAN WARRIORS. Engraving from The History of Sandford and Merton, by Thomas Day, 1783-1789

MACEDONIAN PHALANX. The celebrated Macedonian Phalanx, a military innovation of Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century B.C

EPAMINONDAS (c410-362 BC). Theban general and statesman. Epaminondas saves the life of his friend Pelopidas at the Battle of Mantineia, 385 B.C. Drawing, c1900

ALCIBIADES (c450-404 B. C. ). Athenian general and politician. The death of Alcibiades in Phrygia
ALCIBIADES (c450-404 B.C.). Athenian general and politician. The death of Alcibiades in Phrygia, 404 B.C.: late 19th century illustration

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Hector, dressed for battle, scolds Paris who is wearing a peasants hat or kyne, symbolizing inactivity. Line drawing by John Flaxman, c1792

Hoplite in training. Hoplites were the heavily armoured Ancient Greek infantry. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Greek Hoplite in battle against the Amazons (30BC - 200ADja). Detail from sarcophagus of Roman Imperial epoch. Vatican Museum

Fragment of frieze showing hoplite-athlete
The hoplite-athlete has descended from the chariot and is standing on a rock. The chariot has reached its destination and the charioteers long chiton with bands tied across wise to facilitate

Detail of Parthenon frieze with hoplite horseman
A horseman gallops towards the right. He is dressed as an hoplite with an anatomical cuirass with flaps made of leather, lion-shaped shoulder-straps and a gorgoneion at the sternum

Relief with Hoplitesfrom Nereid Monument, from Xanthos, Lycia (now Turkey)
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Nereid Monument. From Xanthos, Lycia. Detail of relief with Hoplites

Terracotta plaque with armed Hoplite running
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Terracotta plaque with armed Hoplite running

Miltiades The Younger (c. 554 BC probably 489 BC). Athenian strategist. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Achilles and Ajax playing checkers. Attic amphora, possibly by Exekias, c540 B. C
ACHILLES & AJAX, c540 B.C. Achilles and Ajax playing checkers. Attic amphora, possibly by Exekias, c540 B.C

ANCIENT GREEK HELMETS. Various ancient Greek helmets. Line engravings

CLEOMBROTUS II. King of Sparta, c243-c240 B. C. The Banishment of Cleombrotus by Leonidas II, c240 B. C
CLEOMBROTUS II. King of Sparta, c243-c240 B.C. The Banishment of Cleombrotus by Leonidas II, c240 B.C. Steel engraving, English, 19th century, after the painting, 1768, by Benjamin West

SPARTAN MILITARY COSTUMES. Line engraving, 19th century

GREEK HOPLITE. A Greek Hoplite: engraving after a detail from an antique vase

LYCURGUS (9TH CENTURY B. C. ). Spartan lawmaker. Lycurgus pledging the Spartans to his laws
LYCURGUS (9TH CENTURY B.C.). Spartan lawmaker. Lycurgus pledging the Spartans to his laws. Line engraving, 19th century

HOMER: THE ILIAD. The fight for the body of Patroclus. Line engraving, 1793, by Thomas Piroli after John Flaxman

GREECE: SOLDIER. Engraving after an antique bronze

ATHENIANS AND SPARTANS. Wood engraving, 19th century

BATTLE OF MARATHON, 490 B. C. The Battle of Marathon, September 490 B. C. Wood engraving
BATTLE OF MARATHON, 490 B.C. The Battle of Marathon, September 490 B.C. Wood engraving

SPARTAN WARRIORS. Military uniforms of the Spartans. Line engraving

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Achilles contending with the Rivers. Line engraving, 1793, by Thomas Piroli after John Flaxman

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. Line engraving, 1793, by Thomas Piroli after John Flaxman

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus taking leave of his wife Penelope and her father Icarius before departing for Ithaca. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

HOMER: THE ILIAD. The meeting of Hector and Andromache. Line engraving, 1805, by James Parker after the drawing by John Flaxman

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"Hoplite: The Mighty Greek Warrior of Ancient Greece" Step back in time to the Battle of Salamis, 480 B. C. , where history witnessed an epic clash between the Persian army, led by King Xerxes I, and the valiant Greek army under Themistocles. This monumental sea battle forever etched the name "hoplite" into the annals of military history. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Ancient Greece as you envision a hoplite - a formidable warrior donning his distinctive ancient Greek costume. With his bronze helmet adorned with a majestic plume and his sturdy shield emblazoned with symbols representing bravery and honor, he stood ready to defend his homeland against any foe. The image comes alive through various depictions like the Funerary stele of Sosias and Kephisodoros from 410 BC or vividly painted scenes on ancient Greek vases showcasing intense combat between Persians and hoplites during this tumultuous era. One such depiction features a Mil Mi-2 Hoplite helicopter bearing its name as homage to these legendary warriors. Even centuries later, their legacy lives on through artistry like Socrates' portrait from 1830 or within tales woven by ancient Greek mythology itself – Athena, goddess of wisdom and warfare, watched over these brave soldiers. Intriguingly juxtaposed alongside hoplites were Helots – enslaved individuals who fought alongside their fellow Greeks. Together they formed an indomitable force that exemplified unity amidst adversity. So let us pay tribute to these courageous fighters whose unwavering dedication shaped history's course. The hoplites embodied valor personified; they were more than just soldiers but guardians of freedom for generations yet unborn.