Leonidas tells Ephialtes "May you live forever" for his betrayal. In Sparta, to die in battle was considered to be highest honour a Spartan can have. "Come back with your shield or on it." So telling Ephialtes "may you live forever" is actually an insult, living forever means he will never die in battle, never attaining the highest honour for a Spartan and living with that embarrassment. It's like the Spartan way of saying "Shame on you forever”.
Another thing to note when king Leonidas says to Ephialtes "May you live forever" is that from that moment on the name Ephialtes has been linked with evil & treachery and even to this day the word translates to "nightmare" in Greek, when someone has a nightmare he/she says that he had an "Ephialtes".
It's also worth noting that Homer's Ode to Aphrodite mentions a King Tithonus who was the lover of Eos. When Eos begged Zeus to give Tithonus eternal life she forgot to specify eternal youth, so Zeus provided just that. Tithonus aged but never died, eventually being laid to rest in a tomb to lie forever, too weak to move but always aware. I don't know how well-known Homer was in Sparta, but I suspect that the "be careful what you wish for" sentiment was known.
I always interperated it as he will be known forever as a traitor. Kinda like in Troy Achilles says "On that beach is immortality take it its your" meaning you will die a legend and your name will never be forgotten.
A good deal of this movie is exaggeration, but Spartans really were known for the awesome one-liners. The emperor of Persia sent a letter to the king of Sparta saying "if they chose to do battle with Persia, and we're defeated, they would all be made slaves" and the king sent a letter back with just one word. "If."
or when Xerxes and Leonidas actually corresponded and Xerxes demanded that Spartan lay down their arms, Leonidas sends his one liner: Molon Labe (come and take them)
well if we want to get technical it was King phillip II of Macedon and the phrases was "If I invade Laconia, I shall turn you out." to which Spartan ephors responded "if" wasnt even Leonidas involved in that one @@Pantoulis
@@juhagabrieltakkinen1131 i knew that :) but i didnt wanted to get so much in detail. I just wanted to point out that it werent the persians who said that!
This is so wrong 😂 sad that you learned history by TikTok and a movie which is based on comics (it’s fiction and not even close to reality). Spartans used slaves while Persia „the Achaemenid empire“ forbid slaves and never used slaves in that era. Go inform yourself about the Cyrus cylinder.
Battle of Thermopylae is a classic of Western history which, I feel sad to say, many don't know about. It actually occurred, where some 300 Spartan were allowed to try and stop or slow the massive Persian Army under Xerxes I. The Hot Gates (which is what Thermopylae means) narrowed. The Persians had to come that way because their massive Army was supplied by the Persian fleet so it couldn't leave the shore line. 300 Spartans held the Hot Gates, the other Greek warriors were guarding the hidden path that flanked it. The other Greeks withdrew from being overwhelmed by the Persians, but the Spartans, according to their code, remained. Along with some 700 Thespians. 'Come home with your shield in victory, or on it.' The Persians were finally defeated in a naval battle at Salamis. On the site of the Battle a monument reads, "Go tell to Sparta, thou who passest by, that here, obedient to her laws, we lie."
When this movie came out, gyms were packed to capacity. This has so much hype in it, it hyped up everyone. I am a small fragile woman and I wanted to hit the gym and kick ass. It was truly a special time to be in college. 😀
The premise of the movie is true. Though it wasn't only the Spartans involved, and the number 300 only includes the Spartans. There were maybe between 2 and 4000 other Greeks. They were still outnumbered by a ridiculous amount. Maybe 100 to 1.
Idk if you guys already know, but this is a true story. Of course it was embellished somewhat, but it happened none the less. I love movies about real history.
@@HABIBIBROTHERS717habibi i consider Arabs and Greeks as cousins.Part from the different way of thinking, you too have honour ,trust , bravery and many other virtues in your culture, but the fact that you did not know this was a true story makes me a bit unhappy.You see We know your history cause history shows who you are.This is what we were taught in school among other things.So stop watching the movies and hit the books, trust me they are much better and with historical facts.Peach be unto you !
I have no Greek heritage. Im Vandel, Visiagoth, Berber/Amazigh (Algeria). But I am thankful for the Greek stand against tyranny. The Greeks preserved Democracy for the rest of the world by defeating the Persians. I live in a Consitutional Republic (USA) which relies on Democracy of its people. Just like Algeria. If 300 Spartans hadn't stood their ground and died for their beliefs, then untold billions of people wouldn't have enjoyed freedom. God bless Algeria!!!
I have seen it. It was ok. Most people don't realize that most of North Africa was ruled by Germanic tribes for centuries... I still have distant relatives in Algeria that survived many different rulers. Algeria was ruled by the Natives, the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Vandels, different Muslim Caliphates, the Ottomans, the French....
@@FrankPatterson-w2t well i meant the way Crichton sorta does Vandel dirty putting as source substitutes for Grendel and then his mom while the leader and their whole fire carrying cavalcade are the dragon mentioned in Beowulf....
Greece was as much barbaric as Persia back then if not more. Both were cradle of civilization but still held very barbaric ways. Greek democracy had 3 layers, citizens (male only), metics (strangers), women, and slaves. It was much more of an oligarchy than a democracy. This movie isn't accurate in any way. It's from an american comic book and like most Greek tales, shows Greeks like "good guys" and Persians as monsters, a very american perspective on geopolitics if you ask me. During most of its history Greece has been split in multiple kingdoms waging war on eachother. The 2 persians invasions of Darius and Xerxes sought to unify Greece to their empire so the world could know peace.
Facts: 1. King Leonidas was around 60 years old when he fought this battle..!! 🔥⚔ 2. Efialtis (Εφιάλτης) (The traitor who told Persians the secret passage), actually means "Nightmare" in Greek 3. The phrases below, were actually told by Spartans in that battle a) Get back with your shield, or on it. (᾿Ή τὰν ἢ ἐπὶ τᾶς) b) Then we will fight in the shade. c) Come and get them. (Μολὼν λαβέ)
Fun fact. There used yo be lions in southern Europe like greece and italy in the times this movie was set. I believe they went extinct about 2000 years ago due to hunting.
I thought they minimized the insane night of the Persians for comic book villain plot but learning about the Persian invasions of Greece was very favorite college class
I went to high school (14 to 18 y/o) in a town called Sparta, multiple people kicked other people down the stairs shouting, "This is Sparta!", one of which I was present for.
When he was laughing and you said "they wanna die?" . Let me explain something here: When a Spartan died like with all people not much remained saying he ever lived , but unlike most people in Sparta you had to earn the right of a gravestone signifying and reminding to others you ever lived. For women and men were just put on ground with no gravestone except on 2 exceptions: women who died on childbirth as they died giving birth to another Spartan and men who died in battle, and the stone allways included only name and cause. So for men it said "in war". Spartan army was divided in companies who were like private clubs when it came to joining them. A member had to suggest you and they invited you to join. So one had to demonstrate noticeable skill and courage to be invited and the benefit of a good company was the higher likelihood you would face frontline active duty. As years passed and age crept in meaning your remaining active years age allowed were dwindling you got more anxious for chances to go battle. The guy mentioned he was a vet of many battles so now you get what he meant a good death.
Fun fact, On Deadliest Warrior TV show. The Spartan Warrior was ranked #1 despite their technology handicap compared with others around the world that came hundreds of years later. That is not an embellishment.
that was a great series. turns out using their shield (aspis) in a sudden upper swing could generate 4 g's of force delivered with the edge of the shield into the side of their enemies head resulting in a single move kill.
You should check out the next 300 movie which deals with the same battle but from the Greek Navy side and the Athenian General Themistocles who was a genius of war. Also an amazing movie!! Peace be upon you
Hello Habibi Brothers. I enjoy your reaction videos and would like to recommend two movies that will make you laugh until you cry. 1. Blazing Saddles and 2. Baby's Day Out. Enjoy.
Hey buddies.. why such short vid? Make it longer, we will watch.. we promise! When i sit down with you guys and watch a movie with you.. i dont want it to be over so quickly.. i get my snacks, i get my drink, i get my pipe, and i sit back and am ready to relax and watch a good movie with you..
The most annoying part about this movie besides the ridiculous hype and lack of historical accuracy was that the Spartans in real live lived off of the back of slaves they brutally and cruelly oppressed. The slaves outnumbered the Spartans 7 to 1 and most of their military training was designed to put down slave rebellions. In the movie they throw around the word freedom like they know what it meant. BTW the women were little better than slaves. Even non spartan non slaves were treated as inferiors. The Spartans fought to keep slavery not freedom.
Good reaction video. This is a real account and battle in History. I don't know if all the details are accurate but this battle did happen. Look it up.
What's up guys I like it when they slow it down and you both said at same time what the HELL is this voice 😅 React to Movie tropic thunder its one of my favorite movies funny as Hell have a good weekend guys BE SAFE out there the whole world has gone crazy peace Paul from Utah 🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘
I asked this in a different video, but it had too many comments: Do the colors of your robes and cloths on your heads have any special significance? Red v Black.
I always found it somewhat hypocritical that the Spartans place such high value on maintaining their freedom when they relied on forced labor to support their society.
Every culture had slaves back then but a Helot could earn their freedom. Also keep in mind being free doesn’t mean you’ll suddenly accumulate wealth. In Athens the poor lived a similar life to slaves.
Right? Spartans had a super different idea of freedom than whatever Frank Miller believes. They were all required to be servants of the state, serve in the military and government, and couldn't even leave Lacedaemon (the Spartan state) unless given orders. It's just like the "freedom" in Braveheart. They have this weird messaging where they conflate individual freedom with political independence, which is what the rich slave-owning Spartiates and the Scottish noblemen were actually fighting for.
@@patbau96 is individual freedom not the same as political independence? If your country is conquered then your way of life and beliefs will change along with it. Being free does not come without cost even in this age.
i'm just an american educated in the los angeles public school system, yet i think persia is responsible for a lot of ccivilization; king cyrus to start, yet donald trump taught me the west knows best, or somthin, tiss... fun movie with 2 fun brothers efcharisto poly
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Leonidas tells Ephialtes "May you live forever" for his betrayal. In Sparta, to die in battle was considered to be highest honour a Spartan can have. "Come back with your shield or on it." So telling Ephialtes "may you live forever" is actually an insult, living forever means he will never die in battle, never attaining the highest honour for a Spartan and living with that embarrassment. It's like the Spartan way of saying "Shame on you forever”.
Another thing to note when king Leonidas says to Ephialtes "May you live forever" is that from that moment on the name Ephialtes has been linked with evil & treachery and even to this day the word translates to "nightmare" in Greek, when someone has a nightmare he/she says that he had an "Ephialtes".
It's also worth noting that Homer's Ode to Aphrodite mentions a King Tithonus who was the lover of Eos. When Eos begged Zeus to give Tithonus eternal life she forgot to specify eternal youth, so Zeus provided just that. Tithonus aged but never died, eventually being laid to rest in a tomb to lie forever, too weak to move but always aware.
I don't know how well-known Homer was in Sparta, but I suspect that the "be careful what you wish for" sentiment was known.
I always interperated it as he will be known forever as a traitor. Kinda like in Troy Achilles says "On that beach is immortality take it its your" meaning you will die a legend and your name will never be forgotten.
A good deal of this movie is exaggeration, but Spartans really were known for the awesome one-liners. The emperor of Persia sent a letter to the king of Sparta saying "if they chose to do battle with Persia, and we're defeated, they would all be made slaves" and the king sent a letter back with just one word. "If."
or when Xerxes and Leonidas actually corresponded and Xerxes demanded that Spartan lay down their arms, Leonidas sends his one liner: Molon Labe (come and take them)
not the emperor of persia but king philipp of macedon :)
well if we want to get technical it was King phillip II of Macedon and the phrases was "If I invade Laconia, I shall turn you out." to which Spartan ephors responded "if" wasnt even Leonidas involved in that one
@@Pantoulis
@@juhagabrieltakkinen1131 i knew that :) but i didnt wanted to get so much in detail. I just wanted to point out that it werent the persians who said that!
This is so wrong 😂 sad that you learned history by TikTok and a movie which is based on comics (it’s fiction and not even close to reality). Spartans used slaves while Persia „the Achaemenid empire“ forbid slaves and never used slaves in that era. Go inform yourself about the Cyrus cylinder.
Battle of Thermopylae is a classic of Western history which, I feel sad to say, many don't know about. It actually occurred, where some 300 Spartan were allowed to try and stop or slow the massive Persian Army under Xerxes I. The Hot Gates (which is what Thermopylae means) narrowed. The Persians had to come that way because their massive Army was supplied by the Persian fleet so it couldn't leave the shore line. 300 Spartans held the Hot Gates, the other Greek warriors were guarding the hidden path that flanked it. The other Greeks withdrew from being overwhelmed by the Persians, but the Spartans, according to their code, remained. Along with some 700 Thespians. 'Come home with your shield in victory, or on it.' The Persians were finally defeated in a naval battle at Salamis.
On the site of the Battle a monument reads, "Go tell to Sparta, thou who passest by, that here, obedient to her laws, we lie."
When this movie came out, gyms were packed to capacity. This has so much hype in it, it hyped up everyone. I am a small fragile woman and I wanted to hit the gym and kick ass. It was truly a special time to be in college. 😀
“My arm”
“It’s not yours anymore” 😂
I love that line.
The premise of the movie is true. Though it wasn't only the Spartans involved, and the number 300 only includes the Spartans. There were maybe between 2 and 4000 other Greeks. They were still outnumbered by a ridiculous amount. Maybe 100 to 1.
Idk if you guys already know, but this is a true story. Of course it was embellished somewhat, but it happened none the less. I love movies about real history.
Didnt know that thank you ❤️
Oops! I forgot to say you’re welcome. Have a peaceful day!
@@HABIBIBROTHERS717habibi i consider Arabs and Greeks as cousins.Part from the different way of thinking, you too have honour ,trust , bravery and many other virtues in your culture, but the fact that you did not know this was a true story makes me a bit unhappy.You see We know your history cause history shows who you are.This is what we were taught in school among other things.So stop watching the movies and hit the books, trust me they are much better and with historical facts.Peach be unto you !
I have no Greek heritage. Im Vandel, Visiagoth, Berber/Amazigh (Algeria). But I am thankful for the Greek stand against tyranny. The Greeks preserved Democracy for the rest of the world by defeating the Persians. I live in a Consitutional Republic (USA) which relies on Democracy of its people. Just like Algeria. If 300 Spartans hadn't stood their ground and died for their beliefs, then untold billions of people wouldn't have enjoyed freedom.
God bless Algeria!!!
Lol you must love 13th warrior.....
I have seen it. It was ok. Most people don't realize that most of North Africa was ruled by Germanic tribes for centuries... I still have distant relatives in Algeria that survived many different rulers. Algeria was ruled by the Natives, the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Vandels, different Muslim Caliphates, the Ottomans, the French....
@@FrankPatterson-w2t well i meant the way Crichton sorta does Vandel dirty putting as source substitutes for Grendel and then his mom while the leader and their whole fire carrying cavalcade are the dragon mentioned in Beowulf....
Gotcha. LOL I need to rewatch 13th Warrior now. LOL
Greece was as much barbaric as Persia back then if not more. Both were cradle of civilization but still held very barbaric ways. Greek democracy had 3 layers, citizens (male only), metics (strangers), women, and slaves. It was much more of an oligarchy than a democracy.
This movie isn't accurate in any way. It's from an american comic book and like most Greek tales, shows Greeks like "good guys" and Persians as monsters, a very american perspective on geopolitics if you ask me.
During most of its history Greece has been split in multiple kingdoms waging war on eachother. The 2 persians invasions of Darius and Xerxes sought to unify Greece to their empire so the world could know peace.
Facts:
1. King Leonidas was around 60 years old when he fought this battle..!! 🔥⚔
2. Efialtis (Εφιάλτης) (The traitor who told Persians the secret passage), actually means "Nightmare" in Greek
3. The phrases below, were actually told by Spartans in that battle
a) Get back with your shield, or on it. (᾿Ή τὰν ἢ ἐπὶ τᾶς)
b) Then we will fight in the shade.
c) Come and get them. (Μολὼν λαβέ)
Herodotus was the father of journalism. He obviously documented what happened but also included embellishments for entertainment value.
I love coming to the comments and somebody besides me has read Herodotus! Plutarch is my favorite on this era.
@@hollydurdentry and read socrates .Σωκρατης was the father off all.
Herodotus was the father of History. But the true father of journalism was Willem van Oranje-Nassau.
Fun fact. There used yo be lions in southern Europe like greece and italy in the times this movie was set. I believe they went extinct about 2000 years ago due to hunting.
As many times as I have seen this movie the entire end sequence still gives me goosebumps.
"How'd they make this? Complicated as shit" idk why that was so funny haha
I thought they minimized the insane night of the Persians for comic book villain plot but learning about the Persian invasions of Greece was very favorite college class
Something you might not know. In reality in the mountain in the beggining they didn't trow babies but criminals
I went to high school (14 to 18 y/o) in a town called Sparta, multiple people kicked other people down the stairs shouting, "This is Sparta!", one of which I was present for.
When he was laughing and you said "they wanna die?" . Let me explain something here: When a Spartan died like with all people not much remained saying he ever lived , but unlike most people in Sparta you had to earn the right of a gravestone signifying and reminding to others you ever lived. For women and men were just put on ground with no gravestone except on 2 exceptions: women who died on childbirth as they died giving birth to another Spartan and men who died in battle, and the stone allways included only name and cause. So for men it said "in war". Spartan army was divided in companies who were like private clubs when it came to joining them. A member had to suggest you and they invited you to join. So one had to demonstrate noticeable skill and courage to be invited and the benefit of a good company was the higher likelihood you would face frontline active duty. As years passed and age crept in meaning your remaining active years age allowed were dwindling you got more anxious for chances to go battle. The guy mentioned he was a vet of many battles so now you get what he meant a good death.
So glad u guys loved this one. Many people don't like this movie but it's just so unique and well made
I guess that guy Gorgo stabbed didn't realize he was dealing with the future Sersi Lannister😂😂😂
To say it's over embellished is to put it ..........politely - but the essence of it is true. Good reaction :)
Great reaction to 1 of my fav movies 💪
The battle of Thermopylae
My new favorite reaction channel
thank you it means a lot.♥
Fun fact: The actor that played Xerxes is of Italian and Portuguese descent.
“The 300 or 300?”
“300.”
“Ok”
This had me laugh so hard idk why
"Were they holding hands or something" 🤣
What an awesome movie! Great reaction my dudes!
Glad you enjoyed it
Because you guys enjoyed this movie so much, but didn't know it was true, made your reactions even better for me! I love history.
Assalam alaikum, please watch "gladiator" it is my favorite movie@@HABIBIBROTHERS717
Dont start a war you cant finish 😊
Fun fact, On Deadliest Warrior TV show. The Spartan Warrior was ranked #1 despite their technology handicap compared with others around the world that came hundreds of years later.
That is not an embellishment.
that was a great series. turns out using their shield (aspis) in a sudden upper swing could generate 4 g's of force delivered with the edge of the shield into the side of their enemies head resulting in a single move kill.
It's a great adaptation of the graphic novel - which is loosely based on history.
You should check out the next 300 movie which deals with the same battle but from the Greek Navy side and the Athenian General Themistocles who was a genius of war. Also an amazing movie!! Peace be upon you
Spartans! What is your profession?!
Hello Habibi Brothers. I enjoy your reaction videos and would like to recommend two movies that will make you laugh until you cry. 1. Blazing Saddles and 2. Baby's Day Out. Enjoy.
Love this movie.
As far as I know this movie is banned in Iran (Persia)
Check out Second hand Lions, great movie. Adventure, lessons about growing up and becoming a man.
Any chance of a extended version of this video?
lol my bad i was starting to learn movie editing reaction so that's why its short
Wait till you see 300 Rise of an Empire.
Guys you should watch meet the Spartans you would love it....😂
I hope you know women like this movie for their incredible bodies....
The one who plays the bad guy is a Brazilian actor
Hey buddies.. why such short vid? Make it longer, we will watch.. we promise! When i sit down with you guys and watch a movie with you.. i dont want it to be over so quickly.. i get my snacks, i get my drink, i get my pipe, and i sit back and am ready to relax and watch a good movie with you..
yes please.
Have you guys reacted to the movie Dredd yet? The one with Karl Urban?
The most annoying part about this movie besides the ridiculous hype and lack of historical accuracy was that the Spartans in real live lived off of the back of slaves they brutally and cruelly oppressed. The slaves outnumbered the Spartans 7 to 1 and most of their military training was designed to put down slave rebellions. In the movie they throw around the word freedom like they know what it meant. BTW the women were little better than slaves. Even non spartan non slaves were treated as inferiors. The Spartans fought to keep slavery not freedom.
300 is a good movie😊
Good reaction video. This is a real account and battle in History. I don't know if all the details are accurate but this battle did happen. Look it up.
Battle of Marthon held the Persians back. Athenian destroyed their navy.
check out the sequel : 300: Rise of an Empire...explains some things in '300'....
What's up guys I like it when they slow it down and you both said at same time what the HELL is this voice 😅 React to Movie tropic thunder its one of my favorite movies funny as Hell have a good weekend guys BE SAFE out there the whole world has gone crazy peace Paul from Utah 🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘
coming up
Have you guys seen Gladiator yet? It’s amazing
12:10 navy seals found a giant like that one in qatar. Its on record as a true story.
Excellent Movie!!!!!❤
Beasts of Babylon, creatures made by fallen angles/Nephilim, that layed with the women of men (and other creatures)
Моргенштерн в роли персидского царя 😉😊
I asked this in a different video, but it had too many comments: Do the colors of your robes and cloths on your heads have any special significance? Red v Black.
no.
@@HABIBIBROTHERS717 Roger. Thank you.
I always found it somewhat hypocritical that the Spartans place such high value on maintaining their freedom when they relied on forced labor to support their society.
Every culture had slaves back then but a Helot could earn their freedom. Also keep in mind being free doesn’t mean you’ll suddenly accumulate wealth. In Athens the poor lived a similar life to slaves.
It was normal to have slaves back then… get out of your snow flake mine set lol
You are thinking with a very modern mind. Conditions were not perfect back then, they chose to be on top rather than being subjected themselves.
Right? Spartans had a super different idea of freedom than whatever Frank Miller believes. They were all required to be servants of the state, serve in the military and government, and couldn't even leave Lacedaemon (the Spartan state) unless given orders. It's just like the "freedom" in Braveheart. They have this weird messaging where they conflate individual freedom with political independence, which is what the rich slave-owning Spartiates and the Scottish noblemen were actually fighting for.
@@patbau96 is individual freedom not the same as political independence? If your country is conquered then your way of life and beliefs will change along with it. Being free does not come without cost even in this age.
now you have our permission to kiss each other habibis...
If you like this then try Spartacus any version
You should watch Tombstone.
The real story of the 300 is more impressive than this caricature.
Relax, this is a comedy movie
Persians react to persia losing
An echo of Muslim death Christ is king
Salaam
i'm just an american educated in the los angeles public school system, yet i think persia is responsible for a lot of ccivilization; king cyrus to start, yet donald trump taught me the west knows best, or somthin, tiss... fun movie with 2 fun brothers
efcharisto poly
The modern Persians also tried to obliterate Armenians. Greece and Rome contributed much.
You talk like Americans.
Thank you
You two talk too much.
yeah we do
haram
This movie is so racist lmfao
What do you mean?
👏🏾🙌🏽
a reaction of 18 minutes? ahahahhaah
Wait till you see 300 Rise of an Empire.