About Psiloi
In Ancient Greek armies, the psiloi, were the light infantry, who usually acted as skirmishers and missile troops, and who were distinguished from the armored hoplitai ὁπλῖται heavy infantry by their light weapons and lack of armor.
In Ancient Greek armies, the psiloi, were the light infantry, who usually acted as skirmishers and missile troops, and who were distinguished from the armored hoplitai ὁπλῖται heavy infantry by their light weapons and lack of armor.