The Sacred Band of Thebes (Ancient Greek: Ἱερός Λόχος, Hierós Lókhos) was a troop of select soldiers, consisting of 150 pairs of male couples which formed the elite force of the Theban …

Jun 17, 2021 · They were formed under the leadership of Gorgidas but first achieved fame under the general Pelopidas. They remained invincible from 378-338 BCE when the entire troop fell …

The Theban–Spartan War of 378–362 BC was a series of military conflicts fought between Sparta and Thebes for hegemony over Greece. Sparta had emerged victorious from the …

It is the largest city in Boeotia and a major center for the area along with Livadeia and Tanagra. It played an important role in Greek myths, as the site of the stories of Cadmus, Oedipus, …

Apr 17, 2024 · Notable Thebans. Notable people who hailed from Thebes in ancient times include the poet Pindar (c. 518–443 BC), the painters Aristides of Thebes (4th century BC); and …

Apr 24, 2023 · Despite being outnumbered and outclassed by the Spartan army, the Thebans gathered to battle and met the Spartans at a place called Leuctra, a mere 10 miles to the …

Feb 19, 2025 · The Tragic War of the Thebans: A Tale of Honor and Loss I. Introduction. The Theban War, a pivotal conflict in Ancient Greece, serves as a poignant reminder of the …

Oct 11, 2020 · The Thebans established the Sacred Band of Thebes at the beginning of the 4th century BC. It was a unit of 300 gay warriors. Their leader handpicked members based on …

Mar 26, 2025 · Theban expansionism was bound to drive Athens and Sparta together before long. Despite renewed fighting between Athens and Sparta in the west (374 and 373) and despite …

Feb 18, 2025 · The Tragic War of the Thebans: A Tale of Honor and Valor I. Introduction. The Theban War, fought between 378 and 362 BCE, was a pivotal conflict that reshaped the …