03-23-2009, 08:12 PM
The first one that comes to mind was the one shouted to the opposing lines at the Battle of Gabiene (316 BC) by Antigenes, commander of the Silver Shields.
I found these two versions:
And/or:
I was wondering: are there more written examples of comparable incidents with Hellenistic generals??
I found these two versions:
Quote:"Wicked men, are you sinning against your fathers, who conquered the whole world under Philip and Alexander?"
And/or:
Quote:"You are sinning against your fathers, you degenerates - the men who conquered the world with Philip and Alexander!"
I was wondering: are there more written examples of comparable incidents with Hellenistic generals??
Also known as: Jeroen Leeuwensteyn hock: <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif" alt="hock:" title="Shocked" />hock:
"You see, in this world there\'s two kinds of people, my friend. Those armed with pila, and those who dig. You dig."
"You see, in this world there\'s two kinds of people, my friend. Those armed with pila, and those who dig. You dig."