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History, 14.10.2020 01:01 gesic2003

Below is a quotation about the Battle of Thermopylae, during the Persian Wars: One of the Greeks said, "Such was the number of the barbarians, that when they shot forth their arrows the sun would be darkened by their multitude." Dieneces the Spartan, not at all frightened at these words, answered, "Our friend brings us excellent tidings. If the Persians darken the sun, we shall have our fight in the shade." adapted from The Histories, Book 7 Herodotus This quotation is from the point of view of a Greek historian. What does it indicate about the Spartans during this battle?

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