100. Thermopylae: Xerxes, Leonidas, and the 300
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The Oracle's Betrayal and the Stand at Thermopylae
This chapter discusses the Greek city-states' reaction to the Delphic Oracle's allegiance shift to the Persians, adding depth to the historical tensions before the battle at Thermopylae. It contrasts the vast Persian forces with the courageous 300 Spartans, capturing the spirit of defiance and the looming confrontation.
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