EP 32 - The Spartans: Defiance, Dominance, Defeat
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Welcome to Episode 32. In this episode we hang with the mighty Spartans.
Where did they come from? How did they grow to dominate the Greek world in all things relating to war?
Their society was founded by a man named Lycurgus. Or was it…? Some say it was Apollo — others claimed their bloodline ran directly from the sons of Heracles.
They rose and fell like all great heroes, their glory lasting a mere 300 years. But what a glorious roll for a city-state whose name became synonymous with bravery!
Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. Here these divine beings are viewed as if they were anything but mythical...
(Musical score includes selections from Fesliyan Studios.)
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