Marathon Beach
- "No other beaches rival those of Marathon."
- ―Kassandra[src]

Marathon Beach is a beach which constitutes the northeast region of Attika, Greece. The area was known for the Battle of Marathon fought during the First Persian invasion between Athens and the Achaemenid Empire in 490 BCE.
History
Mythology
As told by Barnabas, the captain of the Adrestia, Marathon Beach was the place where the legendary hero Theseus slew the Kretan Bull.[1]
5th century BCE
In 490 BCE, the site became known for the Battle of Marathon fought between Athens and the Achaemenid Empire, one which Athens won. In the aftermath of the battle, many memorials and burial moulds dedicated to the battle were erected, including the Athenian Tumulus at its heart, the victory column nearby, and also the Statue of Artemis Tauropolos.
While sailing to Andros from Malis, the Adrestia passed by the beach, with Herodotos telling the historical significance of the beach to Barnabas and the misthios Kassandra.[1]
Trivia
- The town itself does not appear in Odyssey.
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