1. The battle of Marathon is famous, not only because the underdog4) won, but also because of a legend of courage and sacrifice.

2. Nothing more was heard of him until the battle of Marathon centuries later.

3. The battle of Marathon did indeed take place back about 2,500 years ago.

4. At the time of the battle of Marathon Pan met the Athenian messenger to Sparta.

5. It looks also that I may have been wrong about Phidippides and his run from the battle of Marathon.

6. King of Persia (521-486) who expanded the empire, organized a highly efficient administrative system, and invaded Greece, only to be defeated at the Battle of Marathon in 490.