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  1. 08-11-2006, 20:42 #1
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    Default Re: Theban Sacred Band

    Quote Originally Posted by Vidar
    Dont know much about greek history either but, didnt alexander destroy them anyway, so they cant have been that good - gay or straight
    The Theban sacred band consisted of 300 men, which according to Wikipedia is about one 1/117 of the Theban/Athenian army.
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    Keep in mind that you probably need someone to help you wear your armor in that age. Plus that it is possible that more experienced soldiers would have a less experienced one under their protection, kind of like a tutor and a student. Added to that, Pindar writing in a poem of his that these men were totally indifferent towards women because they have wedded Battle, it is easy for some to reach a conclusion in favour of homosexuality. I disagree though.

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