King Leonidas

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Unleash Your Inner Spartan: Celebrate the Valor of King Leonidas!

King Leonidas, a lion-hearted warrior, stood resolute against overwhelming odds at Thermopylae. With fierce loyalty to Sparta and indomitable spirit, he became a symbol of bravery, inspiring legends of defiance against tyranny for ages.

King Leonidas Trivia

What was the famous battle that King Leonidas is best known for leading the Spartans in? (Advanced)
#1: Battle of Marathon
#2: Battle of Thermopylae
#3: Battle of Salamis
#4: Battle of Plataea
What was the name of the city-state where King Leonidas was king? (Hard)
#1: Athens
#2: Sparta
#3: Corinth
#4: Thebes
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King Leonidas Fun Facts

King Leonidas of Sparta is famous for leading a small force of only 300 Spartans against the massive Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, making his stand a legendary example of heroism and bravery against overwhelming odds.
King Leonidas is said to have been so dedicated to training and fitness that he was one of the earliest advocates of the importance of physical exercise in military readiness, influencing modern concepts of fitness.

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