“Just before the Battle of Thermoplyae, a Spartan warrior named Dienekes was told that the Persian archers could blank out the sun with their arrows. He replied "Good, then we shall have our battle in the shade.”
Book:The Histories
Quote by Herodotus
Work
The Histories
This work is a detailed account of historical events, focusing on the political and military developments of ancient civilizations. more
Author
Herodotus
Herodotus, known as the 'Father of History', was a renowned Greek historian. Born in 484 BC and died in 425 BC, he is celebrated for his meticulous research and unique narrative style. His masterpiece, 'The Histories', documents the Greco-Persian Wars and the customs of the regions around them. more
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