Companion Cavalry
The Companions (Greek: ἑταῖροι, hetairoi) were the elite cavalry of the Macedonian army from the time of king Philip II of Macedon and reached the most prestige under Alexander the Great, and have been regarded as the best cavalry in the ancient world and the first shock cavalry. Chosen Companions/Hetairoi formed the elite guard of the king (Somatophylakes).
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Close by his sleek companion lies;
While singly we to bedward steal,
And close in fruitless sleep our eyes.”
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But gallanter I know,
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