Greek Warriors (10 page)

Xiphos sword:
a double-edged sword that was shaped like a leaf.

Shield:
two types of shield were used by Greek soldiers – the hoplon shield was made from heavy wood, and the pelte shield was made from wicker so it was lighter to carry (this shield was used by soldiers who needed to attack with speed and surprise).

Phalanx:
an army formation used when defending. Soldiers would stand tightly together armed with shields and spears.

In GREEK WARRIORS Tom and Isis go to Ancient Greece, which was made up of lots of different states, who often fought against each other, as well as other countries. Discover more in this brilliant timeline!

Tom and Isis never know where in history they'll go to next! Check out in what order their adventures
actually
happen.

Impress your friends with these facts about Ancient Greece.

The Battle of Marathon was a famous Greek victory against the Persians. A Greek hero called Pheidippides ran 150 miles to fetch help from Sparta. After the battle he ran 26 miles to Athens to tell them the good news, but then he died of exhaustion. This is why the modern marathon race is 26 miles long.

Even reading this makes me tired!

The yo-yo was invented in Ancient Greece and is one of the oldest toys in the world.
Cool!

Some Greeks would not eat beans because they thought they had the souls of the dead in them.

What a great excuse!

Spartans were the fiercest and toughest of the Greek warriors. They had a special drink made from salt, vinegar and blood.

How disgusting!

The Olympics were invented in Ancient Greece in a city called Olympia. Athletes would compete naked.

Well that would be embarrassing in P.E.…