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    Hoplites were citizen-soldiers in ancient Greek city-states who fought in the phalanx formation, a tightly packed military unit where each soldier protected themselves and others with a large shield and used long spears to deter enemies. Wealth determined a hoplite's armor, as richer citizens could afford bronze armor and train more, while poorer hoplites might only have linen armor. Hoplites began fighting in the phalanx around the 7th-8th century BC.

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    Hoplites were citizen-soldiers in ancient Greek city-states who fought in the phalanx formation, a tightly packed military unit where each soldier protected themselves and others with a large shield and used long spears to deter enemies. Wealth determined a hoplite's armor, as richer citizens could afford bronze armor and train more, while poorer hoplites might only have linen armor. Hoplites began fighting in the phalanx around the 7th-8th century BC.

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    Hoplites in Ancient Greece: Hoplites were

    the citizen-soldiers of ancient Greek city-


    states. While most Hoplites carried a spear,
    shield and short sword (Xiphos), individual
    armaments varied based on the wealth and
    status of the citizen in question. Wealthier
    citizens were able to afford bronze armor
    and had more free time to train, while
    poorer citizens may only have worn linen
    armor.
    In the 7th or 8th century BC, Hoplites began
    fighting in the phalanx formation- tightly
    packed ranks of soldiers that fought as a
    cohesive unit, using their long spears to
    dissuade approaching enemies and
    protecting themselves and their comrades
    with large shields.

    Roleplaying Hoplites: Think about what


    motivates your Hoplites: Is it a love of
    country? Freedoms and rights of citizenship
    they hope to defend?
    Or are they part of a ruling elite?
    Desperately working to exploit those below
    them while maintaining their position in a
    tenuous social structure?
    Maybe they are mercenaries, selling their
    skills in a far away land unfamiliar with their
    weapons and tactics?

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