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Meet the Sacred Band of Thebes—an unbeatable elite force of 300 handpicked hoplites, organized into 150 pairs of male lovers who fought side-by-side to the death! ⚔️❤️ Founded in 378 BC, this legendary unit shattered Sparta's invincible reputation and dominated Greece... until one fateful battle.
In this video, we reveal:
The idea behind it: Lovers would never abandon or disgrace each other in battle (inspired by Plato's Symposium) 🏛️
Crushing Sparta at Leuctra (371 BC): The decisive charge that ended Spartan hegemony
Undefeated for decades under leaders like Gorgidas and Epaminondas
Heroic last stand at Chaeronea (338 BC) against Philip II and young Alexander the Great
The Lion of Chaeronea monument: Mass grave where all 300 fell together 🦁
Legacy: Symbol of courage, loyalty, and ancient Greek views on same-sex relationships
These warriors proved that love could conquer armies—watch till the end for Philip II's emotional reaction upon seeing their bodies!
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