Quote Originally Posted by Mr Jones
i was under the impression that the theban band of lovers also died at thermopylae (although not at the same time or place as the spartans). weren't they guarding the pass that led around behind the greek fortifications? and didn't they all get killed in their sleep or sumthing? this is just wat my history teacher told me dunno if it is true or not.
The Theban sacred band were destroyed at the battle of Chaeronea in august 338bc. Im not sure they were even in existence at the time of the persian wars. Anyways you have Alexander the Great and his father, Phillip the One Eye to thank for the Sacred Bands destruction.