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Leonidas Bust
Greek Art For Home Decor
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Item Number: G-29
Price:
$70.00
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Add this hero to your home decor and watch
is become an instant conversation piece!
Leonidas
was a fifth century Spartan military king whose stand against the
invading Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae in central Greece is one of
the enduring tales of Greek heroism, invoked throughout Western history as the
epitome of bravery exhibited against overwhelming odds. After the Persian army
of Xerxes invaded Greece, the Spartan army prepared to joint the armies of the
other Greek states and march to face the Persians, but a religious festival
delayed the departure of the army, so
Leonidas
bravely led a small force of Greeks, mostly his Spartan royal guard of 300
soldiers, but also Thespian and Thebans, against the much larger Persian army,
at the pass of Thermopylae (Pillars of Fire) in 480 B.C. There, Leonidas and
his men held the pass for 3 days (Their tight phalanx wall and discipline were
no match for the Persians) and was defeated only after a Greek traitor
revealed to the Persians the existence of a mountain trail that allowed them
to outflank and attack the Greeks from the rear. All the Spartans and
Thespians died, including Leonidas. Those 3 days gave valuable time to the
Greek armies to prepare for battle and later defeat the Persians.
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Features
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- Perfect gift
- Exquisite features on the statue
- Enhances either your home or office decor
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Specifications
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Material |
Bonded marble on a marble base |
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Size |
11"high x5.20" deep x 5" wide |
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