This actually comes from Herodotus’s Histories, the ancient source on the Persian War, except it is spoken by the soldier Deinekes. In Zack Snyder’s 300, after hearing from a Persian emissary that the Persian archers’ arrows would blot out the sun, the Spartan soldier Stelios jokes that the Spartans will fight in the shade. Pleistoanax retorted, “True, we are indeed the only Greeks who have learned no evil from you.” 3. Stellos Plutarch also describes King Pleistoanax, who heard an Athenian orator claim that the Spartans had no education. The irritated king finally responded, “Whoever is least like you.” 2. The Athenian philosopher Plato wrote, “If you talk to any ordinary Spartan, he seems to be stupid, but eventually, like an expert marksman, he shoots in some brief remark that proves you to be only a child.” Here are some of the best examples of Spartan wit.Īccording to the ancient Roman historian Plutarch, King Demaratus of Sparta was once being pestered by a man with endless questions, especially who was the best among the Spartans. Some Greeks attributed the Spartan terseness to ignorance, but others thought differently. A “laconic phrase,” a phrase that is especially concise and blunt, is actually named after Laconia, the Greek region where Sparta was located. Has an add-on - "Great War Nations: The Spartans".The ancient Spartans are legendary for their courage and discipline, but these warriors were also famous in their time for their dry, sarcastic humor. Unhide.Īncient Wars: Sparta Īncient Wars: Sparta is a RTS which takes place during 500-450 BC period, which recreates the battles of Spartans, Persians and Egyptians for Little Asia, Europe and North Africa. You can't invite this user because you have blocked him. You can't chat with this user because you have blocked him. You can't chat with this user due to their or your privacy settings. User since Unblock chat User blocked This user's wishlist is not public. View profile View wishlist Start conversation Invite to friends Invite to friends Accept invitation Accept invitation Pending invitation. Komadoso Komadoso Sorry, data for given user is currently unavailable.
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