Cavalry name

[hoplite14gr]

When the phalanx started dominating the battle field most Greek cavalry became light with exceptions of Thessalians. Athenians and thebans were the first to reinstate heavy horse.

Most people will tell you that there were no shields but Hereon (Temple of Hera) in Samos depicts horsemen with shields and most heavy horsemen in pottery are describes as "mounted hoplites" but this is very convenient in my opinion.

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