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Sparta's not that great (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[โ€“] qarbone@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks 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.