Hoplite Collection

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 Themistocles at Salamis, 480 B.C. 19th century engraving

Greek warrior
A hoplite Greek warrior with dagger drawn and shield at the ready

Lekythos decorated with a painted chariot. 6th c.BC (ceramic)
CUL4934434 Lekythos decorated with a painted chariot. 6th c.BC (ceramic); (add.info.: Black-figure ceramics. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia)

Greek Vase Painting, Persian and Hoplite fighting, c5th century BC

Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought

Ancient Greek Mythology, Athena goddess of wisdom and warfare
Vintage engraving of Athena the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare, who was later syncretized with the Roman goddess Minerva

Ancient Greece costume, wearing chiton, warrior with armour and helmet, white peplum tunic and himation robe. Date: circa 500 BC

51 Mi-2 Hoplite
Mil Mi-8 (NATO codename: Hoplite). This is one of the series of Graphics Training Aids (GTA) used by the United States Army to train their personnel to recognize friendly and hostile aircraft

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite SP-SAE - 155
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite SP-SAE / 155 (msn 535437127), on display at the Museo dell'aviazione di Rimini. Date: 1998

Dinos depicting (top) Medusa beheaded (bottom) and Hoplites Fighting, c. 580 BC (ceramic) (see also 438877)
XIR173180 Dinos depicting (top) Medusa beheaded (bottom) and Hoplites Fighting, c.580 BC (ceramic) (see also 438877) by Gorgon Painter (fl.c.600-580 BC); Louvre, Paris

Xenophon retreating into Perisa, 1902 (colour litho)
1720018 Xenophon retreating into Perisa, 1902 (colour litho) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); (add.info.: Xenophon (c.434-355 BC) greek philsopher, historian and warrior, here retreating into Persia

Ancient Greek costumes (chromolitho)
1093687 Ancient Greek costumes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek costumes)

Reconstruction of tomb painting from Paestum depicting Greek foot soldiers and cavalry
CHT285206 Reconstruction of tomb painting from Paestum depicting Greek foot soldiers and cavalry (colour litho) (see also 186246, 119488 & 444298) by Italian School

A Hoplite in the army of Servius Tullius, illustration from The Roman Soldier
3037202 A Hoplite in the army of Servius Tullius, illustration from The Roman Soldier, 1928 (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greek writing (chromolitho)
2782779 Greek writing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek writing. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Attic Red-figure stamnos depicting departure scene, c. 475 BC (ceramic)
CZA228734 Attic Red-figure stamnos depicting departure scene, c.475 BC (ceramic) by Chicago Painter (fl.475 BC); height: 37 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Greek, out of copyright

Attic red-figure cup depicting crouching Hoplites (pottery)
XIR218243 Attic red-figure cup depicting crouching Hoplites (pottery) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Athenian black-figure oinichoe decorated with two fighting warriors (ceramic)
AMQ103317 Athenian black-figure oinichoe decorated with two fighting warriors (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek

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Black-figure amphora, 515-490 BC (ceramic)
CZA228738 Black-figure amphora, 515-490 BC (ceramic) by Leagros Group (fl.525-500 BC) (attr. to); height: 32 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Greek, out of copyright

Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour (colour litho)
957857 Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and the lion and Amazon Armour)

Megakles the Fair, 500 BC (fresco)
XZL148174 Megakles the Fair, 500 BC (fresco) by Greek, (6th century BC); Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece; Greek, out of copyright

Battle scenes in Ancient Greece (colour litho)
957874 Battle scenes in Ancient Greece (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle scenes in Ancient Greece)

A Macedonian Phalanx, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
IL322132 A Macedonian Phalanx, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dinos depicting Perseus and the Gorgons, detail showing Hoplites fighting between their
XIR438877 Dinos depicting Perseus and the Gorgons, detail showing Hoplites fighting between their chariots, c.580 BC (ceramic) (see also 173180) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Homer Singing with his Lyre, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
CHT176698 Homer Singing with his Lyre, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Boisselier, Felix (1776-1811) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Warriors (oil on canvas)
XIR177218 Ancient Warriors (oil on canvas) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); 172x298 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; French, out of copyright

Greek Hoplite in battle against the Amazons (30BC-200AD?). Hoplites were heavily armed Greek foot soldiers who fought in close formation

Hoplites Fighting, detail of a Greek pot, (Hydria), c530-510 BC. Found at Caere. Held in British Museum

A bronze statuette of a Greek hoplite warrior, missing his spear

Greek warrior stepping into his chariot, c400 BC. The side of a limestone sarcophagus, showing a warrior and his charioteer who is waiting reins in hand

Greek relief of Hoplites in battle From the British Museums collection

Bronze Helmet and Cuirass, late Geometric period, 8th century BC. Earliest suit of Hoplite armour at Argos Museum, Greece

Bronze Helmet of Hoplite, 7th century BC. At Argos Museum Greece

Greek Vase Painting, Hoplite Fighta Scythian, c6th century BC. At National Museum, Athens

Greek relief, Greek soldiers form a Phalanx, 5th century BC. Phalanx is an ancient Greek expression for an organized, heavily armed infantry defense line

Stele of a hoplite known as Aristion. Artist: Aristokles
Stele of Aristion, a hoplite, by Aristokles. In the National Museum in Athens

Greek bronze hoplite putting on armour, 5th century BC
Greek bronze hoplite putting on armour, from the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 5th century BC

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

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus victorious over the suitors of his wife. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

Two Greek soldiers. Hoplite and Helots
Two Greek soldiers. Hoplite, heavy infantry, with helmet, shield and armor and Helots, unprotected and with javelin. Colored engraving

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

Greek hoplies. Greek classical art. Black-figure ceramic. Heavy infantryman of the armies of the ancient Greece. Classical Greek art. Ceramics

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

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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.