Aiantis

Aiantis (Ancient Greek: Αἰαντίς) was a phyle of ancient Attica with six demes:[1] Aphidna, Marathon, Oenoe, Rhamnous, Tricorythus and Phalerum.

[2] It was named in honour of Ajax the Great.

Marathon is located within the boundaries of this place.

[3] It is attested by Plutarch that fifty-two members of the tribe of Aiantis died from wounds sustained in the Battle of Plataea.

[4] The playwright Aeschylus came from deme Eleusis in Aiantis.