Question

Why is Pheidippides called brave?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Pheidippides (5th century bc), Athenian messenger, who was sent to Sparta to ask for help after the Persian landing at Marathon in 490 and is said to have covered the 250 km (150 miles) in two days on foot.

Answer 2

Answer:

He is called brave because he risked his life to save Athens. The long marathon that he ran was life risking.

Explanation:

Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta to gather the Spartan armies to help fight off the Persians. When the war against the Persians was won, he ran back to Athens to announce the victory of Greece.