HOPLITIKON OF MELBOURNE - Ancient Greek

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HOPLITIKON OF MELBOURNE - Ancient Greek Reenactment Group
Introduction
The Ancient Hoplitikon of Melbourne is a member of the Australian Living History Federation (ALHF).
The Group is made up of individuals from all walks of life that who have a passion for History and a
devotion to both their craft and the people around them, be the fellow participants or the public.


Our Focus
The Ancient Hoplitikon of Melbourne are a group of people located in Melbourne, Victoria who specialize in Ancient Classical and Hellenistic Greek re-enactment. The group's focus is to study,replicate and perform with military and civilian equipment from the 5th, 4th, 3rd Centuries B.C. We pride ourselves on the fact of having realistic and internationally updated knowledge on ancient Greek culture of this period. Together with our companions/associates the Sydney Ancients, we have made professional appearances in film and international commercial advertisements using the unique Greek Hoplite warrior imagery. A major aim is to make aware to the general public that Greek culture not only lead the ancient world in Philosophy, Democracy, Art and Citizenship but also the genius of military prowess, arms technology and application on the ancient battlefield. This ability and determination to repel invaders over the centuries earned great respect and enabled Greek culture to flourish and spread through the Mediterranean world inspiring the emerging Roman Republic.What we have achieved to date, seems to have international appeal and encapsulates the beginnings of early European cultural determination and sense of galvanizing order out of chaos. School children or adults who may not have been exposed to literature of the Iliad, Odyssey or Alexander the Great can easily identify with this imagery and instantly recognize the symbolizm of Greek struggle for independence and freedom.

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