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Victory at a cost tantamount to defeat
A Pyrrhic victory (/ˈpɪrɪk/ PIRR-ik) is a victory gained at such a cost to the victor that it is tantamount to defeat. The phrase references a statement
Pyrrhic_victory
Metric foot in Greek poetry
A pyrrhic (/ˈpɪrɪk/; Greek: πυρρίχιος pyrrichios, from πυρρίχη pyrrichē) is a metrical foot used in formal poetry. It consists of two unaccented, short
Pyrrhic
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Look up pyrrhic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A pyrrhic is a metrical foot used in formal poetry. Pyrrhic may also refer to: Senses qualifying uses
Pyrrhic_(disambiguation)
King of Epirus from 297 to 272 BC
victorious battles caused him unacceptably heavy losses, from which the phrase "Pyrrhic victory" was coined. Pyrrhus became king of Epirus in 306 BC at the age
Pyrrhus_of_Epirus
War fought by Pyrrhus of Epirus in Italy and Sicily against Rome and Carthage
The Pyrrhic War (/ˈpɪrɪk/ PIRR-ik; 281–275 BC) was a conflict fought by Pyrrhus of Epirus and his allies against the Roman Republic, supported by its
Pyrrhic_War
Theory in criminology
Pyrrhic defeat theory is the idea that those with the power to change a system benefit from the way it currently works. This concept amalgamates ideas
Pyrrhic_defeat_theory
Chief war-dance of the Greeks
The Pyrrhichios or Pyrrhike dance ("Pyrrhic dance"; Ancient Greek: πυρρίχιος or πυρρίχη, but often misspelled as πυρρίχειος or πυρήχειος) was the best
Pyrrhichios
2019 studio album by Esoteric
A Pyrrhic Existence is the seventh studio album by the British funeral doom band Esoteric. Just like the two previous albums before it, A Pyrrhic Existence
A_Pyrrhic_Existence
Ancient Greek deities
civilizing activities, like wine-making or music. The dance in armor (the "Pyrrhic dance" or pyrrhichios [Πυρρίχη]) was a male coming-of-age initiation ritual
Korybantes
Index of conflicts with the same name
several Greek states of the Hellenistic period. The list includes: The Pyrrhic War (280–275 BC), which ended with the victory of the Romans and the conquest
Roman–Greek_wars
Dutch rock band
career they released four studio albums: Intwine (2003), Perfect (2004), Pyrrhic Victory (2006) and Kingdom of Contradiction (2009). On 16 October 2010
Intwine
Country in Eastern Europe
2013 Sonia, Koshkina (15 November 2012). "Ukraine's Party of Regions: A pyrrhic victory". EurActiv. Rachkevych, Mark (11 February 2010). "Election winner
Ukraine
Series of wars in Magna Graecia (580–265 BC)
control of Sicily, which ended with the Pyrrhic War. The Sicilian Pyrrhic expedition, the second phase of the Pyrrhic War (280-265 BC), which ultimately led
Sicilian_Wars
275 BC Battle of the Pyrrhic war
The Battle of Beneventum (275 BC) was the last battle of the Pyrrhic War. It was fought near Beneventum, in southern Italy, between the forces of Pyrrhus
Battle_of_Beneventum_(275_BC)
2017 EP by Zao
Pyrrhic Victory is the sixth EP by American metalcore band Zao, released on November 3, 2017. It is the third release by the band on their own Observed/Observer
Pyrrhic_Victory_(EP)
2010 studio album by Joe Satriani
No. Title Length 1. "Premonition" 3:52 2. "Dream Song" 4:48 3. "Pyrrhic Victoria" 5:08 4. "Light Years Away" 6:11 5. "Solitude" 0:57 6. "Littleworth Lane"
Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards
Black_Swans_and_Wormhole_Wizards
480 BC engagement of the Greco-Persian Wars
second Persian invasion. It is sometimes stated that Thermopylae was a Pyrrhic victory for the Persians (i.e., one in which the victor is as damaged by
Battle_of_Thermopylae
276 BC battle of the Pyrrhic War in Sicily
Pyrrhic War. It was held between the Kingdom of Epirus and the Magna Graecia of the Empire of Carthage, as part of the Sicilian Front in the Pyrrhic War
Battle_of_Eryx
Greek colony of Magna Graecia
Metapontum or Metapontium (Ancient Greek: Μεταπόντιον, romanized: Metapontion) was an ancient city of Magna Graecia, situated on the gulf of Tarentum,
Metapontum
Global conflict from 1914 to 1918
Navy. epubli GmbH. ISBN 978-3-8442-2129-9. Doughty, Robert A. (2005). Pyrrhic victory: French strategy and operations in the Great War. Harvard University
World_War_I
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sculptor Pyrrhus I of Epirus (318–272 BC), king of Epirus, after whom Pyrrhic victory was named Pyrrho of Elis (360–270 BC), Greek philosopher, founder
Pyrrhus
Pontic Greek folk dance
between the Sera and the ancient Pyrrhic dance (Πυρρίχιος). Claims identifying the Sera as a survival of the Pyrrhic rely primarily on ideological and
Serra_(dance)
Battle between Christian Armenians and the Sasanian Empire (451 CE)
faith. Although the Persians were victorious on the battlefield, it was a pyrrhic victory. The Armenians were allowed to continue practising Christianity
Battle_of_Avarayr
Serbian military commander (1933–1991)
heavy casualties. The battle ended up resulting in a Yugoslav/Serbian pyrrhic victory. Mario Šebetovsky (July 2002): "The Battle of Vukovar: The Battle
Mladen_Bratić
History of the Italian city
The origin of the city of Taranto dates from the 8th century BC when it was founded as a Greek colony, known as Taras. Taras gradually increased its influence
History_of_Taranto
1951. They resulted in an ambivalent outcome, consisting a narrow and pyrrhic, as proven later, victory for the ruling center-liberal parties of Sophoklis
1951 Greek parliamentary election
1951_Greek_parliamentary_election
Capital and largest city in Massachusetts, United States
present-day Boston during the Battle of Bunker Hill in what proved to be a pyrrhic victory. Bunker Hill also demonstrated the skill and training of the Patriot
Boston
forces to garrison the city. This was part of the episode that sparked the Pyrrhic war. The name Italy entered common usage, defining the inhabitants of the
History_of_Calabria
1204 battle
Ghor. It took place in 1204 in the region of Khwarazm and resulted in a pyrrhic victory for the Ghurid armies, allowing them to advance on and besiege
Battle_of_Qarasu
The city of Carthage was founded in the 9th century BC on the coast of Northwest Africa, in what is now Tunisia, as one of a number of Phoenician settlements
History_of_Carthage
Phase since 2022 of war ongoing since 2014
"gateway" to nearby Donetsk. Described by Forbes journalist David Axe as a pyrrhic Russian victory, the Russian 2nd and 41st Combined Arms Armies ended up
Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
Military conflict during the Somali Civil War
of the next day. While the goal of the operation was achieved, it was a pyrrhic victory and spiraled into the deadly Battle of Mogadishu. As the operation
Battle_of_Mogadishu_(1993)
American documentary series
like a Jacobean tragedy, so too does Dynasty, the series unfurling to its pyrrhic climax." Barbara Ellen of The Observer also praised the series, writing:
Dynasty:_The_Murdochs
of indecisive skirmishes in the same area, during which the Thais won a Pyrrhic victory over the Pathet Lao in mid-March 1972. Subsequently, Operation
Operation Sourisak Montry VIII
Operation_Sourisak_Montry_VIII
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Anapaest
American rock musician (1966–1990)
Various Artists Compilation album; two songs by Malfunkshun. 1989 Another Pyrrhic Victory Released: 1989 Label: C/Z Records Various Artists Compilation album;
Andrew_Wood_(singer)
Khan Vinekh. 757 An Lushan Rebellion Battle of Suiyang 18 Feb – 24 Nov Pyrrhic victory for the Yan against Tang forces. 759 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle
List_of_battles_301–1300
2013 fantasy novella by George R. R. Martin
Younger is freed and crowned as King Aegon III, ending the conflict. It is a pyrrhic victory, as House Targaryen has lost virtually all of their dragons. The
The_Princess_and_the_Queen
Byzantine–Gothic war in Italy
of the war, Italy had been devastated and depopulated. It was seen as a pyrrhic victory for the Byzantines, who were unable to resist an invasion by the
Gothic_War_(535–554)
1984-1989 Yakuza group
eventually won what became known as the Yama-Ichi War, but it proved to be a Pyrrhic victory as many of its members were arrested in the process. Most of the
Ichiwa-kai
Metrical foot with two long (or accented) syllables
Metrical feet and accents Disyllables ◡ ◡ pyrrhic, dibrach ◡ – iamb – ◡ trochee, choree – – spondee Trisyllables ◡ ◡ ◡ tribrach – ◡ ◡ dactyl ◡ – ◡ amphibrach
Spondee
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Corruption_in_the_Gambia
British Army officer and colonial administrator (1718/19–1787)
and Concord, beginning the American War of Independence. After Britain's pyrrhic victory in the Battle of Bunker Hill in June, he was replaced by General
Thomas_Gage
Pigs used in warfare
Cast bronze ingot minted by the Roman Republic after the Pyrrhic war, depicting an elephant and a sow.
War_pig
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Corruption_in_Bhutan
Musical romantic comedy television series
Production companies It Takes Two Productions Old 320 Sycamore Productions Pyrrhic Victory Productions 20th Television Original release Network Hulu Release
Up_Here_(TV_series)
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II Ptolemaic Empire Seleucid Empire Antigonid empire Lysimachian Empire Pyrrhic Empire Greco-Bactrian kingdom Indo-Greek kingdom Kingdom of Pontus under
Greek_Empire
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Corruption_in_Rwanda
King of Syracuse (r. c. 271 – 216)
Hiero II (/ˈhaɪəroʊ/ ; also Hieron /ˈhaɪərɒn/; Ancient Greek: Ἱέρων; c. 308 BC – 215 BC) was the Greek tyrant of Syracuse, Greek Sicily, from 275 to 215
Hiero_II_of_Syracuse
2011 studio album by Esoteric
Length 90:18 Label Season of Mist Producer Esoteric Esoteric chronology The Maniacal Vale (2008) Paragon of Dissonance (2011) A Pyrrhic Existence (2019)
Paragon_of_Dissonance
Last pre-Islamic Iranian empire (224–651 AD)
also: Raba "The Armenian defeat in the Battle of Avarayr in 451 proved a pyrrhic victory for the Persians. Though the Armenians lost their commander, Vartan
Sasanian_Empire
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Corruption_in_Tonga
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Corruption_in_Kazakhstan
279 BC battle of the Pyrrhic War
the forces of King Pyrrhus of Epirus. The battle took place during the Pyrrhic War, after the Battle of Heraclea of 280 BC, which was the first battle
Battle_of_Asculum
Festival in Ancient Greece
rituals of the gymnopaedia in his work Laws (Plat. Laws 633c). For the pyrrhic dance, a war dance spread throughout ancient Greece, see Korybantes Gymnopédie
Gymnopaedia
Institutional corruption in the country
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Corruption_in_the_Maldives
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Corruption in the Central African Republic
Corruption_in_the_Central_African_Republic
Siege in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Azovstal Iron and Steel Works. Some Western reports described the siege as a pyrrhic or symbolic Russian victory, with others noting that the humanitarian impact
Siege_of_Mariupol
1781 battle of the American Revolutionary War
with the strategic advantage. Seeing the Guilford battle as a classic Pyrrhic victory, British Whig Party leader and war critic Charles James Fox echoed
Battle of Guilford Court House
Battle_of_Guilford_Court_House
British rock band
Secret Society' via Org Records. The single was followed in July 2007 by "A Pyrrhic Victory EP", released via Xtra Mile Records. The band played several festivals
My_Vitriol
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Corruption_in_Monaco
1997 crime drama film directed by Kevin Reynolds
by reading an essay about him. The essay incorporates the theme of the pyrrhic victory. Paco, the only other surviving member of the K.O.S, drops out
One_Eight_Seven
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Corruption_in_Oman
2014 compilation album by Soundgarden
notable absentees from this compilation: "Incessant Mace" from 1986's Pyrrhic Victory compilation cassette (with Chris Cornell on drums), "Heretic" and
Echo of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across the Path
Echo_of_Miles:_Scattered_Tracks_Across_the_Path
Name of several men of ancient Athens
Megacles or Megakles (Ancient Greek: Μεγακλῆς) was the name of several notable men of ancient Athens, as well as an officer of Pyrrhus of Epirus. The first
Megacles
Roman civilisation from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD
Roman–Hernici conflicts Roman–Volscian wars Roman–Sabine wars Samnite Wars Pyrrhic War Roman–Gallic wars Punic Wars First Second Third Illyro-Roman Wars Macedonian
Ancient_Rome
Military investment during the Pyrrhic War
The siege of Lilybaeum was a military operation of the Pyrrhic War in 277 or 276 BC, when an Epirote-Syracusian army led by Pyrrhus of Epirus attempted
Siege of Lilybaeum (c. 277 BC)
Siege_of_Lilybaeum_(c._277_BC)
Period of Sicilian history
Carthaginian invasion. At this point Pyrrhus of Epirus (fresh from his eponymous 'Pyrrhic victory' against the Romans at Taranto) replied to Sicilian Greek cities'
History_of_Greek_Sicily
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Corruption_in_Uruguay
Index of articles associated with the same name
Mafia state Malfeasance Misfeasance Nepotism Politically exposed person Pyrrhic defeat theory Revolving door Political machine Political scandal Slush
Cash_for_influence
Battle of World War II
Axis casualties were at least 80,000. The battle has been described as a Pyrrhic victory.[dubious – discuss] The Allied landings in Italy in September 1943
Battle_of_Monte_Cassino
Mafia state Malfeasance Misfeasance Nepotism Politically exposed person Pyrrhic defeat theory Revolving door Political machine Political scandal Slush
Corruption_in_Côte_d'Ivoire
Mafia state Malfeasance Misfeasance Nepotism Politically exposed person Pyrrhic defeat theory Revolving door Political machine Political scandal Slush
Corruption_in_Japan
Mafia state Malfeasance Misfeasance Nepotism Politically exposed person Pyrrhic defeat theory Revolving door Political machine Political scandal Slush
Corruption_in_Taiwan
Mughal emperor from 1658 to 1707
Aurangzeb devoted the last twenty-six years of his life, was in many ways a Pyrrhic victory, costing an estimated hundred thousand lives a year during its
Aurangzeb
Period of eastern Mediterranean history from 323 to 30 BC
victorious, he was forced to retreat due to heavy losses, hence the term "Pyrrhic victory". Pyrrhus then turned south and invaded Sicily but was unsuccessful
Hellenistic_period
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1964–1970, 1974–1976)
Relations. (Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2001), pp. 180–204. Haeussler, Mathias. "A Pyrrhic Victory: Harold Wilson, Helmut Schmidt, and the British Renegotiation of
Harold_Wilson
Metrical foot
Metrical feet and accents Disyllables ◡ ◡ pyrrhic, dibrach ◡ – iamb – ◡ trochee, choree – – spondee Trisyllables ◡ ◡ ◡ tribrach – ◡ ◡ dactyl ◡ – ◡ amphibrach
Bacchius
Ancient Italic people
picture of general impoverishment, a consequence of the destruction of the Pyrrhic war and the political and social upheavals affecting the cities of Magna
Bruttians
War described in the Hindu epic Mahabharata
Kritavarma. Yudhishthira is crowned King of Hastinapura. After the war being a pyrrhic victory for the Pandavas, but Arjuna during the post-war period led military
Kurukshetra_War
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Corruption_in_Honduras
Military engagement
the latter, resulting in their deaths or capture. A battle may end in a Pyrrhic victory, which ultimately favors the defeated party. If no resolution is
Battle
3rd-century BC Roman military commander
During his consulship he was assigned to southern Italy to conduct the Pyrrhic War against Pyrrhus of Epirus. Moving south, he fortified Roman lines of
Publius_Valerius_Laevinus
Conflicts between Rome and various Greek kingdoms (214–148 BC)
in addition to their hegemony in the western Mediterranean after the Pyrrhic and Punic Wars. Traditionally, the "Macedonian Wars" include the four wars
Macedonian_Wars
Mountain region in Kosovo
Gaul and the kilt in Scotland which resemble the Bavarian kilotons. The Pyrrhic Dance (or Warrior Dance of Rugova) has traditionally been performed by
Rugova_(region)
Mafia state Malfeasance Misfeasance Nepotism Politically exposed person Pyrrhic defeat theory Revolving door Political machine Political scandal Slush
Corruption_in_Kiribati
Roman consul in 279 BC who fought Pyrrhus of Epirus
his consular colleague was Publius Decius Mus. Assigned with Mus to the Pyrrhic War in southern Italy, the two consuls fought a joint battle against Pyrrhus
Publius Sulpicius Saverrio (consul 279 BC)
Publius_Sulpicius_Saverrio_(consul_279_BC)
Military conflict in the Caucasus
were saved from a rout thanks to Freitag's detachment. This called "a Pyrrhic victory" ["Россия в Кавказской войне", Zvezda, 2, St. Petersburg, 1997]
Battle_of_Dargo_(1845)
Phoenician city-state
Routes taken against Rome and Carthage in the Pyrrhic War (280–275 BC).
Ancient_Carthage
Winning a long-term advantage
opposing force and slowing or halting its advance, potentially resulting in a Pyrrhic victory for the enemy. Battle of Antietam, American Civil War: The battle
Strategic_victory
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Corruption_in_Algeria
Battle of the Iberian War (531 AD)
through maneuvering before forcing a battle in which the Sasanians won a Pyrrhic victory. In April 531 AD, the Persian king Kavadh I sent an army under
Battle_of_Callinicum
Poetic verse form
Metrical feet and accents Disyllables ◡ ◡ pyrrhic, dibrach ◡ – iamb – ◡ trochee, choree – – spondee Trisyllables ◡ ◡ ◡ tribrach – ◡ ◡ dactyl ◡ – ◡ amphibrach
Dactylic_tetrameter
Topics referred to by the same term
refer to: "Winning the battle but losing the war", a concept related to a Pyrrhic victory "Winning a Battle, Losing the War" (Grey's Anatomy), an episode
Winning a Battle, Losing the War
Winning_a_Battle,_Losing_the_War
Ancient mercenaries of south Italy
The Mamertines (Latin: Mamertini, "sons of Mars", Greek: Μαμερτίνοι) were Greek mercenaries of Italic origin who had been hired from their home in Campania
Mamertines
Revenue generation by political parties in India
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Political_funding_in_India
2014 United States Supreme Court case
1–19 – via HeinOnline. Lamparello, Adam (2015). "Riley v. California: A Pyrrhic Victory for Privacy?". University of Illinois Journal of Law, Technology
Riley_v._California
Campaign of the Paraguayan War
Paraguay captured the Brazilian province of Mato Grosso, but it was a pyrrhic victory, since they obtained little gain in it. Paraguay took the initiative
Mato_Grosso_campaign
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Corruption_in_Tuvalu
Part of the American Revolutionary War
of the battle and instead expended their efforts on what resulted in a pyrrhic victory Maloy, Mark. "The Battle of Freeman's Farm: September 19, 1777"
Battles_of_Saratoga
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