“What we hold sacred is honor, justice, and glory. You need not swear allegiance to our storm god, to serve with us. Fighters are among us from many lands, with many gods and many beliefs. Believe as you will. What is between a man and his god is theirs alone to say.”
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
“A judge who cannot punish, in the end associates themselves with the criminal.”
“May be is very well, but Must is the master. It is my duty to show justice without recompense.”
“Truth and History. 21 Men. The Boy Bandit King - He Died As He Lived.”
“That nothing's so sacred as honor and nothing's so loyal as love.”