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re: One of history's great magic tricks - The Persian "Immortals" (elite soldiers)
Posted on 10/1/15 at 2:56 am to HarryBalzack
Posted on 10/1/15 at 2:56 am to HarryBalzack
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Sounds kind of like the "Blue Ghost."
Which now lives in Corpus Christi Tx
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:52 am to mizzoukills
quote:I'm just glad we humans have evolved and couldn't possibly be fooled by propaganda.
What's fascinating about the Immortals is how they got their reputation as soldiers to be feared by all. People feared the Immortals for a few reasons:
Posted on 10/1/15 at 6:59 am to C
Leonidas: You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to my city's steps! You insult my queen. You threaten my people with slavery and death! Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian. Perhaps you should have done the same.
Persian messenger: This is blasphemy! This is madness!
Leonidas: Madness? THIS IS SPARTA!
Persian messenger: This is blasphemy! This is madness!
Leonidas: Madness? THIS IS SPARTA!
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