Ancient Rites - Thermopylae Lyrics
Sons of Laconia, under Lycurgian law300 noblemen, ancient world in aweFacing Xerxes might, no hope for victoryStill Persian blood coloured the Aegian SeaGo, tell the Spartans, stranger passing by,That here, obedient to their laws, we lie.Lacedaemon's mothers gave birth to men,Withstanding thousends again and againNone will behold the Eurotas Valley no moreThis sacrifice needed to silence Persia's roarNo matter how fierce the spirit or mindBlades striking, the kings' heart declinedRound he spun, and down he fellNo scream, no word, no cowardice yellSymbolic sacrifice, all for the Hellenic landSpartan codes of honour and inspiring guiding handNo Spartiate soul left alive to tellHow bravely they fought, by treason they fellNot a stone on their turf, nor a bone in their gravesThey live on in history that immortally savesGo, tell the Spartans, stranger passing by,That here, obedient to their laws, we lie