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Jun 24, 2024 · The Battle of Thermopylae was fought in central Greece at the mountain pass of Thermopylae in 480 BCE during the Persian Wars. After three days resisting the much larger Persian army of Xerxes I, Greek forces were betrayed by Ephialtes and sent into retreat by their leader, Leonidas, who died during a final stand.
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1 day ago · With the sea on one side and steep, impassable hills on the other, King Leonidas and his men chose the perfect topographical position to battle the Persian invaders. [85] Today, the pass is not near the sea, but is several kilometres inland because of sedimentation in the Malian Gulf.
2 days ago · The plot revolves around King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), who leads 300 Spartans into battle against the Persian "God-King" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his invading army of more than 300,000 soldiers. As the battle rages, Queen Gorgo ( Lena Headey ) attempts to rally support in Sparta for her husband.
6 days ago · In this video, you'll discover: The early life and training of Leonidas as a Spartan warrior. The pivotal moments that led to his rise as king. The legendary 300 Spartans and their last stand...
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Jun 20, 2024 · Xerxes I, Persian king (486–465 BCE), the son and successor of Darius I. He is best known for his massive invasion of Greece from across the Hellespont (480 BCE), a campaign marked by the battles of Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea.
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- Upon his accession to the Persian throne in 486 BCE, Xerxes I had to first remove a usurper satrap from Egypt. He handily crushed these insurgents....
- Xerxes I was likely persuaded by his cousin Mardonius to invade Greece in 480 BCE in order to avenge the late king Darius I. Darius, Xerxes’ father...
- Modern scholars estimate that Xerxes I crossed the Hellespont with approximately 360,000 soldiers and a navy of 700 to 800 ships, reaching Greece i...
- Despite early successes, Xerxes I’s fortunes soured at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. A small Greek fleet lured his enormous navy into the strai...
- After his failure in Greece, Xerxes I started a lavish construction program in Persepolis at great expense to his subjects. He built a new palace a...
Jun 20, 2024 · Get ready to test your Leonidas I knowledge to the max with this tricky quiz! Featuring 30 questions on a wide range of Leonidas I topics, it's not for the casual fan. Only the most dedicated enthusiasts will be able to answer them all correctly.
Jun 17, 2024 · The Spartans had sent their king Leonidas to Thermopylae with a force of 4,000 Peloponnesians, including 300 full Spartan citizens and perhaps a helot contingent as well. They were joined by some central Greeks, including Boeotians from Thespiae and Thebes.
