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Flying low over Parthia (media.piefed.social)
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[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 22 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Explanation: The Roman Empire often fought with the Parthian Empire, occupying modern-day Iran. The Parthians were particularly renowned as horse archers.

That's it. Nothing more to it.

[–] iloveDigit@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Are you sure it's not allegory for george bush or something

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