“And what do the Theban hoplites see in this extended rending of the sky, this white-bright glory of Enlil's lightning? The future, but not theirs: paired cavalry fighters; formed ranks of armored death; grim men on their tall horses with lightning limning weapons tailored to the task; men spoiling for a fight if the gods allowed - the Sacred Band of Stepsons, out from shadows and the dark.”
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
“It's all right. Things as they once were will never be again, but it's all right.”
“You count up your dead, every one. Always. Recall them, each and all - every face, every heart.”
“You're not one to take lightly, to love of for an evening and leave of a dawn.”
“Die never for a god, Nikodemos who should know better - not your soldiers' god, nor any other.”
“Honorable battle sustains a Sacred Band.”
“Fury from the heavens; fury at the gods - inseparable.”