in Ancient Geography, one of the demi or hamlets of Attica, about ten miles to the north-east of Athens, and near the sea. It still retains its ancient name; but is very inconsiderable, consisting only of a few houses. Maratti and gardens. The plain of Marathon is famous for the victory which was there gained by Miltiades over the Persians, by which the liberties of Athens and the other cities of Greece were saved.