10-17-2006, 12:37 PM
I agree with your sentiments, Stefanos.
Many today simply can't fathom what the human race is capable of when we pull together for a common goal - whether it be conquest (Persian invasion) or resisting conquest (Thermopylae). The Persian Empire had enormous resources under its control, not least of which was their PEOPLE. Same goes for Greece - whose only resource was their people. Because a modern U.S. marine requires 3 square meals a day to "survive" doesn't mean ancient soldiers were the same. Sure, the logistics were enormous, but so was the Persian empire.
Many today simply can't fathom what the human race is capable of when we pull together for a common goal - whether it be conquest (Persian invasion) or resisting conquest (Thermopylae). The Persian Empire had enormous resources under its control, not least of which was their PEOPLE. Same goes for Greece - whose only resource was their people. Because a modern U.S. marine requires 3 square meals a day to "survive" doesn't mean ancient soldiers were the same. Sure, the logistics were enormous, but so was the Persian empire.
Michael D. Hafer [aka Mythos Ruler, aka eX | Vesper]
In peace men bury their fathers. In war men bury their sons.
In peace men bury their fathers. In war men bury their sons.
