Cynaegirus [si-nay-GYR-us] died during this battle while pulling an enemy boat towards shore.
To open this battle, one army made an atypical charge due to the large number of their opponent's archers. Cynaegirus [si-nay-GYR-us] died during this battle while pulling an enemy boat towards shore. Sparta did not participate in this battle because their troops were delayed celebrating Carneia, and before this battle, the two sides sat in a five day stalemate. This battle's losers were commanded by(*) Datis and Artaphernes. For 10 points, identify this battle where Athenians and their allies stopped Darius I of Persia from invading Greece, after which Pheidippides ran 26 miles to notify the city of victory.
To open this battle, one army made an atypical charge due to the large number of their opponent's archers.
Battle of {Marathon} [or Machē tu {Marathōnos}]