“Ask yourselves if the gods are angry, you who have seen Harmony come among us, walk among us, touch us, look kindly upon us. We are the Sacred Band of Thebes. We fight in the forefront, therefore we bleed first. We live, therefore we die.”
This book delves into the lives and training of the elite soldiers of the Sacred Band of Thebes, a legendary unit of 1500 highly trained and homosexual soldiers. The story is set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War and the political intrigue of ancient Greece, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of these warriors and their complex relationships. more
Janet Morris is an American author born on May 25, 1946. Her works span across multiple genres including fantasy, science fiction, and adventure novels, known for her rich imagination and unique narrative style. more
“Use him wisely. Few have been given such a weapon by the gods or Fates before.”
“If, as Niko asks, you show them mercy, then the gods will be well pleased.”
“Gods are nothing without their worshipers; they act on the affairs and the passions of men.”
“So live with men as if God saw you and speak to God, as if men heard you.”
“You three have done quite enough today: all of you and your feckless, treacherous god.”
“Gods and men honor those who have fought in battle.”