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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Famous quotes containing the words companion and/or cavalry:
“O fallen angel,
the companion within me,
whisper something holy
before you pinch me
into the grave.”
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But gallanter I know,
Who charge within the bosom
The Cavalry of Woe.”
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