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How did the Spartans differ from any other cit-states?
The Spartans are to being warriors as Americans are to being fat and lazy
What language do the Spartans speak?
The ancient Spartans spoke Dorian Greek, a dialect of ancient Greek language. Modern Spartans, like most other modern Greeks, speak modern Greek with the usual regional variations. ..
What do the Spartans speaks?
The ancient Spartans spoke Dorian Greek, a dialect of ancient Greek language. Modern Spartans, like most other modern Greeks, speak modern Greek with the usual regional variations. ..
What did Spartans think about other Greeks?
Spartans viewed other Greeks as inferior and lacking in the rigorous training and discipline that they valued. They considered themselves to be the most courageous and skilled warriors in Greece.
Why was the battle of Thermopylae considered a show of patriotism for the Spartans and the Athenians?
The Athenians were not at Thermopylai. A small Spartan force led about 5,000 warriors from Greek city contingents in helping force a naval battle in the nearby strait. There was no Greek nation to be patriotic about. But half the independent Greek city-states put aside their ongoing wars between each other and combined against the invading Persians out of self interest. The other half of the Greek city-states sided with the Persians.
Why did the Spartans worship Ares?
The Spartans may have disproportionately worshiped Ares over the other Greek gods because he was the god of war, and Spartan lifestyle revolved heavily around warfare and military preparation.
What pass did 300 Spartans hold of the Persians?
King Leonidas and the 300 Spartan armoured warriors who were his personal bodyguard, with 2,100 Spartan light infantry, who along with 700 Thespians and about 4,000 warriors from from other Greek cities fought the battle in August-September 480 BCE to force a sea battle in the nearby Malian Guld to destroy the Persian navy. Most of the other city warriors were sent off before the end of the battle to get inside friendly walls before the Persian cavalry broke through and rode them down, and the 2,400 Spartans and 700 Thespians fought to the death to give them the chance to get away. Leonidas also kept the Theban contingent as he suspected them of switching sides - during the final fight they quickly surrendered.
The location of the famous stand by three hundred Spartans against the Persian army is called?
The pass of Thermopylae was the location of the famous stand by three hundred Spartans and 7,00o other Greek soldiers against the Persian army.The Spartans 300 was in fact 2,400 counting their light infantry. The Spratans were part of a blocking force of 7,000 from other Greek city-states holding the pass.
How many spartens defended in the battle of Thermopylae?
In the Battle of Thermopylae, a small force of approximately 300 Spartan warriors, led by King Leonidas, defended against a vastly larger Persian army in 480 BC. Alongside the Spartans, there were also several hundred other Greek allies, but the Spartans were the most notable and committed to the stand. Their bravery and sacrifice have become legendary symbols of courage and resistance against overwhelming odds.
Who are the second two greatest Greek warriors during the Trojan war?
After Achilles, the greatest two other warriors were Telamonian Ajax (Greater Ajax) and Odysseus. These two warriors competed to see who was the braver warrior.
Does the movie 300 have Greek mythology?
The movie 300 is based on the Battle of Thermopylae, an actual battle that took place in ancient Greece. The war was between The Greeks and the Persians. There really were 300 Spartans, but there was also about 10,000 other Greek soldiers, so the Spartans were not alone. The Greeks lost the Battle of Thermopylae, but the Spartans fought bravely and more valiantly than the rest with their superior phalanx military strategy.
Why does Spartans use shields?
they use them to keep the other spartans safe.
