Hippeis (Ancient Greek: ἱππεῖς, singular ἱππεύς, hippeus) is a Greek term for cavalry. In ancient Athenian society, after the political reforms of Solon, the hippeus was the second highest of …

5 days ago · In some Greek states the aristocracy was known as the ‘hippeis’. Aristotle, while observing that only the rich possessed horses, seems to have thought that this was the basis …

The hippeis were a crucial component of ancient Greek military forces, providing mobility, versatility, and elite combat capabilities. Their roles in reconnaissance, skirmishing, flanking, …

Jun 30, 2023 · Hippeis : the cavalry of Ancient Greece by Worley, Leslie J. Publication date 1994 Topics Cavalry -- Greece -- History Publisher Boulder : Westview Press Collection …

Nov 28, 2021 · The achievements of the Greek cavalry on the battlefield were monumental, and yet until now the heavy infantry - the hoplite - has received by far the most attention from …

The Hippeis was the Cavalry Branch of The Athenian Army, and was formed around the 5th Century BC. Classed as the 2nd highest of Citizens within Athen …

Hippeis (Template:Lang-grc) was the Greek term for cavalry. The Hippeus (ἱππεύς) was the second highest of the four Athenian social classes, made of men who could afford to maintain …

Oct 15, 2024 · Discover the legendary story of the 300 Spartans, likely from the elite Hippeis unit, who stood alongside King Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. These …

Oct 1, 2000 · The second wealthiest class, the hippeis (“horsemen”), earned enough from their land to maintain a horse and so fought as cavalry; the third wealthiest group, the zeugitai, …