Hemerodromes

The Hemerodromos was a daylifter or courier in ancient Greece.

The term (Greek ἡμεροδρόμος), Pl. Hemerodromen or Hemerodromoi, also Hemerodromi, is composed of the Greek words for "Tag" and "Lauf"

Hemerodromes, as experienced high-runners, were able to travel long distances (mostly) within a day to deliver important news in the shortest possible time.

Ancient authors tell of the remarkable achievements of several named Hemerodromes. Thus, for example, the legendary course of the famous courier Pheidippides, who in the 5th century BC, From Marathon to Athens, to bring the news of the Athenian victory over the Persians.

Hemerodromes were also used as scouts in battles sent by their generals, For example, to monitor enemy movements and to investigate and report on terrain characteristics. Edit source text Single-level Edit source text

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