anabasis
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The title of Xenophon's book about the march of the Ten Thousand through Persia
- proper noun
- /ˌænəˈbeɪsɪs/
- Literature
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Anábasis
- The historical significance of Anabasis lies in its detailed portrayal of the Greek mercenaries' retreat through Persia.
- Xenophon's Anabasis
Examples
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Many believe that the Kardouchoi, mentioned by Xenophon in his Anabasis as having given his ten thousand soldiers quite a mauling as they retreated from Persia in 401 BCE, were the Kurds' ancestors.
Academic text (2004) -
Xenophon's Anabasis recounts the arduous journey of Greek mercenaries through hostile territories.
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In his classic work, Anabasis, Xenophon describes the challenges faced by the Ten Thousand during their march home.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
The title Anabasis is the Greek phrase ana- 'up' plus basis 'going', and Xenophon used it for his famous book about the Ten Thousand marching inland, which is why the name refers to that historical march.