Only 300 Spartans fought at Thermopylae.
Category: history · Difficulty: medium
The claim as people say it
"Only 300 Spartans fought at Thermopylae."
Common search: "how many fought at thermopylae" · evergreen myth
What the evidence shows
Herodotus reports several thousand Greeks from multiple city-states; 300 was the Spartan royal guard contingent.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that only 300 Spartans fought at Thermopylae?
Mixed evidence. Herodotus reports several thousand Greeks from multiple city-states; 300 was the Spartan royal guard contingent.
Why do people search for this?
People commonly search "how many fought at thermopylae". Verfiai lists it as: evergreen myth.
How was this verdict reached?
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