Historic Studies Club "KORYVANTES" was established in 2009 in Athens, by a team of people who shared a common and staunch interest of study and analysis of the "Ancient Greek Culture".

According to an expression of Greek Theology, Koryvantes are Gods of the wild mountainside, inventors of the rustic arts of metalworking, shepherding, hunting and beekeeping. They were also the first armed warriors, and Gods of an orgiastic war dance performed to protect he infant god Zeus in a cave on Mount Ida in Krete.

"When Godess Rhea came to city Lyctos of Crete, at the cave of mount Idi to give birth to Zeus (the father of all Gods and humans), Koryvantes - Kourites helped Rhea to give birth by holding her fingers. For this they hold the name Idei Daktyloi (Fingers). In order to keep Zeus safely hidden from his father, the Titan Kronos, they drowned out his cries with a frenzied dance of clashing their spears and shields. Koryvantes are mentione by many myths, sometimes as three sometimes as ten Gods."

Beyond the academic study of the Ancient Greek Culture, "KORYVANTES" mission is to underdstand the way of ancient fighting by excersising the ancient war tactics,practices and ethics. This is because we feel that the effectiveness of the Hoplite phalanx in the battles of Marathon and Platea was the foundation for the Classic Greece, the Democracy and the Western Civilization.

“KORYVANTES” give special attention to exercising the hoplite conflicts of a variety of Ancient Greek eras, covering the Mycenaean, Geometric, Classical and Hellenistic eras. During the exercises, “KORYVANTES” perform:

1. Hoplite Phalanx formation, Phalanx movements and tactics
2. Hoplite duels, as mentioned in Homer's Epics
3. usage of Hoplite weapons (swords, spears, kopis)
4. various archery techniques: static, instinct, horseback

“KORYVANTES” train under the supervision of specialized members who hold the title of Gymnastis. KORYVANTES also organize seminars and events in the areas of Geopolitics, Martial Arts and technology in association with recognized trainers.

Anybody willing to be a member of KORYVANTES must be aware of the following:

1.The first that prohibits us from acting is ourself
2.Prominent activity of “KORYVANTES” is the study and application of Hoplite practices and ethics in everyday life
3.“KORYVANTES” members are free to follow their beliefs, in the context of Democratic rules
4.It required for any member to have studied the Ancient Greek Culture
5.According to the “KORYVANTES” regulations, members are required to attend the scheduled exercises. Members who cannot attend, or are not willing to attend the exercises, can be associated with “KORYVANTES” as “Filoi” (Friends).