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Religious Sacrifices on the Battle Line
2:02:49 - 2:11:54 (09:05)
During the Persian-Greek face-off, the Spartans held religious sacrifices near the battle line to prepare themselves for combat, while also indicating to the Athenians that they would come to their aid if necessary.
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Herodotus describes the events that followed the Persian attack on the Greek stronghold, including the Greeks retreating and the Persians attacking their water supply and supply columns, leading to the Greeks advancing closer to the Persians.
2:02:49 - 2:07:29 (04:39)
Summary
Herodotus describes the events that followed the Persian attack on the Greek stronghold, including the Greeks retreating and the Persians attacking their water supply and supply columns, leading to the Greeks advancing closer to the Persians.
ChapterReligious Sacrifices on the Battle Line
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Spartans are portrayed as Clint Eastwood and the Athenians as Michael Caine in Herodotus's "buddy film" version of history.
2:07:29 - 2:09:48 (02:18)
Summary
The Spartans are portrayed as Clint Eastwood and the Athenians as Michael Caine in Herodotus's "buddy film" version of history. They send a message to the Athenians offering their help if needed when they realize they are the principal target of the Persians.
ChapterReligious Sacrifices on the Battle Line
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Before the battle of Thermopylae, both the Greeks and Persians performed religious sacrifices to determine the outcome of the battle.
2:09:48 - 2:11:54 (02:06)
Summary
Before the battle of Thermopylae, both the Greeks and Persians performed religious sacrifices to determine the outcome of the battle. Herodotus explains that both sides received omens that the defensive side would be the victorious one.