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Sacred Band of Thebes
| Sacred Band of Thebes | |
|---|---|
| Ἱερός Λόχος | |
| Active | 4th century BC |
| Country | Thebes |
| Allegiance | Theban |
| Branch | Theban army |
| Type | Heavy infantry |
| Role | Frontal assault Hand-to-hand combat Phalanx Raiding |
| Size | 300 men |
The Sacred Band of Thebes (Ancient Greek: Ἱερός Λόχος, Hierós Lókhos) was a troop of select soldiers, consisting of 150 pairs of male couples which formed the elite force of the Theban army in the 4th century BC, ending Spartan domination.
Its predominance began with its crucial role in the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC. It was annihilated by Philip II of Macedon in the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC.
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