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Spartan

Spartan warriors are known to be the best of the best. Carrying a spear, sword,and a shield. They were said to be descendents of Hercules. The most famouse battle was the battle with Xerxes. Which considered himself a god.King Leonidas of Sparta chose 300 men. The fathers and he sons of all spartans, only choosing 300. In the battle they were over whelmed by Xerxes armies. Xerxes captain went over and said they well block out the sun. Then the famouse quote came in " Then we will fight in the shade" said Leonidas' captain.