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Sparta's not that great (infosec.pub)
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[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Indeed, I find the sacrifice of the 700 Thespians more impressive.

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Tryna tell me art-kids fought off Persian Immortals? Come off it, m8

[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Well, technically speaking, neither did the Spartans as the pass was indeed forced by the Persian.

[–] qarbone@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Couldn't be, must've let 'em through on purpose.

Ain't no way ancient Persians could kill anyone in Mjolnir armor except by starvation.