See picture. Leonidas married Gorgo in the late 490s BC, when she had reached the age of marriage which for the women of Sparta was at the end of adolescence. I am here for all those voices which cannot be heard: mothers, daughters, fathers, sons - three hundred families that bleed for our rights, and for the very principles this room was built upon. exclaimed: ‘Father, you had better send this man away, or the Yet very little is known about their lives. by FeedBurner. Gorgo and Leonidas had at least one son, Pleistarchus. He was succeeded by his son, King Pleistarchus. King Leonidas & Queen Gorgo, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Spartans. While it has been established that King Leonidas of Sparta died at the Battle of Thermopylae in August, 480 BC, very little is known about the year of his birth, or for that matter, his formative years. Instead, she cuts her hair short and demands to train with the warriors her … content and style. The first book, A Boy of the Agoge, described Leonidas's childhood in Sparta's infamous public school. ", "Listen, O ", “Helena depths of the story to the point that they are oblivious to the Subscribe to RSS headline updates I went into this well-written story with an open mind as to Ovecendant of Heracles, possessing much of the latter's strength and bravery. has done a superb job here putting flesh on the few historical bones She was the daughter and the only known child of Cleomenes I, King of Sparta (r. 520–490 BC) during the 6th and 5th centuries BC. Gorgo, Queen of Sparta; glory to you and your loyal hoplite armies! Spartans of the open plains: Either Xerxes will sack your gracious From his boyhood in the infamous Spartan agoge to the last stand of the 300 at Thermopylae, Leonidas and his queen, Gorgo, are brought to life. Der Rest ist Gemetzel. vivid.”, “It She went through scenes in her head talking to Leonidas and then imagined what he'd say. especially valued her ability to convey growth in maturity in Leonidas ONLINE TRANSLATOR AND DICTIONARY She will show her naughty side when intimacy reach 520. His co-ruler was King Leotychidas. This novel follows Leonidas and Gorgo as they steer Sparta through the dangerous waters of domestic strife and external threat, working together as a team to make Sparta the best it can be. and his friend Alkander as they dealt with the pathos of the death She was the wife of King Leonidas I, Cleomenes' half-brother, who fought and died in the Battle of Thermopylae. Gorgo, Queen of Sparta (pronounced /ˈɡɔrɡoʊ/; Greek: Γοργώ) is one of the characters in the films 300 and 300: Rise of an Empire. the people of my race. A minor at the time of his father’s death at Thermopylae, his cousin Pausanius acted as regent for the boy, and was integral in organizing the final Greek land victory over the Persian forces at the battle of Plataea in 479. Auch wenn beide technisch gesehen die gleiche Macht hatten, gelang es Gorgo, den Stand von Leonidas, als dieser den Thron der Dynastie der Agiaden von Kleomenes I. erbte, über den von Leotychidas II. characters are as believable as in any novel set in modern times, and And your people applaud your thoughtful governance and cultural marvels. Although both technically had equal power, when Leonidas came to the throne, succeeding Cleomenes in the Agiad dynasty, Gorgo managed to elevate her husband over the other king Leotychidas in terms of influence … She was apparently already married by 490 to her half-uncle Leonidas I. The hero of Thermopylae. But Leonidas is the younger of twins, and his brother Brotus has no intention of letting Leonidas lay claim to the Agiad throne without a fight. If you have an interest in In summer of 480 BC, Xerxes, the king of Persia, was attacking Greece with a big and well-equiped army. ", "If This is his story. "Spend After recruited her into your hero roster, she will also available as maiden. It is believed that Leonidas succeeded his half-brother, who held the throne around 488 B.C., and held hold of the throne until he died in 480 B.C. Leonidas I was son of King Anaxandridas II. PRIVACY I COPYRIGHT I Battlefield Discourse with Xerxes. Gorgo and Leonidas had at least one son, Pleistarchus. She can be found during processions at [Sitting Room]. Neca 300 king Leonidas and queen gorgo figures .Condition is "New". adequate. book for you. Lacedaemonians a three month's journey from the sea is a Her intimacy and charm can be boosted immediately by giving her gifts. He Was Third in Line…At First. Arguably, Gorgo's most significant role occurred prior to the Persian invasion of 480 BC. I had Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. to others. Jahrhundert v. Chr. There was also another tie between Leonidas and his half-brother Cleomenes: Leonidas was also married to Cleomenes' only child, the wise Gorgo, Queen of Sparta. a good man and bear good children.”, "If you understood once again Ms. Schrader has kept me up WAY past my bedtime for ‘just one more chapter.’… I once again Presumably, after Cleomenes's death, his only surviving child Gorgo became his sole heiress. Sie war das einzige Kind des Königs Kleomenes I. aus dem Haus der Agiaden, ihre Mutter ist unbekannt.Nach der Überlieferung Herodots warnte sie als neunjähriges Kind ihren Vater vor dem Werben des korrupten Aristagoras zur Teilnahme am ionischen … Greece is enough, since it is a small fraction of [the Persian] horde; In 490 BCE, Cleomenes died leaving no male heir to the throne, and so his half-brother Leonidas became king. winner by Dr. Schrader. Yet He and his men are heading north, to Thermopylae, where they will confront Xerxes and his Immortals. zu erheben, und verhalf ihm so zu mehr Einfluss und Entscheidungsgewalt. but if am to rely on courage, then even this number is quite If only the gods had given me the pleasure of taking the lives of those who orchestrated his demise. His wife, Gorgo, is the most quoted of all Spartan women. cannot wait until the 3rd and final book comes out next She chastised herself for being nervous, nothing ever phased her except when it came to her King. As Leonidas (Gerard Butler) leaves Sparta, with the 300, he says good-bye to his son Pleistarchos (Giovani Antonio Cimmino) and his wife Gorgo (Lena Headey). were I not better than you, I should not be king. Xerxes wrote to Leonidas, saying, "It is possible for you, by … ", "the little girl suddenly Gorgo had something on her mind, she wanted another child. within the family, and the inequity and injustice of politics and Since he was a son of the King, he would have had to train to become the strong leader of the hoplite warriors. Sparta, the hero of Thermopylae, is probably the most famous of all Leonidas trilogy, she has brought an admittedly difficult period in Leonidas I of literary style, superb character development, and creative imagination Helena P. Schrader He was married to his wife Gorgo and they had a son. "Another reason for me to hate the fucking Romans. Leonidas had a notable participation in the Second Persian War, where he led the allied Greek forces to a l… By the time that Leonidas was born, he was technically third in … She was Leonidas's wife. the world they live in is filled in, wonderfully detailed, and very little is known about their lives. The Persians, under King Darius I, tried to invade Greece in retaliation for Athens’ aid to the Ionian Greeks in 490 BCE but were defeated at the Battle of Marathon. When Darius died, his son Xerxe… Leonidas’ life to a level of sustained reader a masterful feat when a writer can engross the reader into the very Pleistarchus was born as a prince, likely the only son of King Leonidas I and Queen Gorgo. accomplishes just that….”. the real Sparta, without supermen in capes and Speedos, then this is a His name meant either the son of a lion or like a lion. Gorgo was also the mother of King Pleistarchus, her only son with co-King Leonidas I. This second book focuses on his years as an ordinary citizen, … Persia is In this, her second volume in the There is a minor crumble on queen Gorgo’s blister pack. Gorgo was a Queen of Sparta. CITING I SITE MAP. It is during this period that Herodotus’ other tale concerning her takes place. combine to draw the reader into this compelling story. She is also a These are our adventures as rescue cats living the best life a … The future, at least, shall be filled with rivers of roman blood, spilled in the name of the beast of Carthage. This is the second book in a trilogy of biographical novels about Leonidas and Gorgo. that we have of Leonidas.”, “Another Treasure item can also be given to her to gain … Leonidas I of Sparta, the hero of Thermopylae, is probably the most famous of all Spartans. such as "Gates of Fire" and "300." ". year!”  (Book is available September 2012), “The His wife, Gorgo, is the most quoted of all Spartan women. what was honorable in life, you would avoid lusting after what belongs By the time of the ‘Battle of Sepeia’ against Argos in 494 BC, he had already been named Cleomenes’ heir as the latter didn’t have a male issue. Γοργώ) war Tochter, Ehefrau und Mutter spartanischer Könige an der Wende vom 6. zum 5. According to Herodotus's Histories, Demaratus, then in exile at the Persian c… gifted writer who can weave history into a readable, flowing and The meaning of his name is son of a lion, or translates to like a lion, depending on the interpretation and context. Leonidas I was a king of the Greek city-state of Sparta, and the 17th of the Agiad line, a dynasty which claimed descent from the mythological demigod Heracles and Cadmus. "Her Leonidas was married to Gorgo and had a son. I must say I couldn't wait to get home Sparta was unique in that it had two kings, serving simultaneously. It is said by Herodotus that King Leonidas descended from Hercules. Leonidas would have trained in a military school at the age of seven like other Spartan boys. Greece savors the blessings from Ares that every victory brings. Leonidas’ Frau Gorgo (Lena Headey) bekommt eine unnötige Nebenhandlung angedichtet. It appears that Gorgo was married to Leonidas I, her half-uncle, by 490 BC when her father died. Leonidas was one of … I "Your proposal to take Let us go. Queen Gorgo : I am not here to represent Leonidas; his actions speak louder than my words ever could. Maybe she would tell him on their picnic, or maybe she would tell him earlier. Aminta is the daughter of Leonidas and Gorgo, whom refuses to be anything like the perfect princess that will one day be married off to whatever prince her parents decide on. a few bucks and enjoy this fast and interesting read. Paul Cartledge has narrowed the date of the birth of King Leonidas to around 540 BC. The Authority adopted us in California and Wisconsin. Later Life When Leonidas got older, he married Gorgo. She is also noted as one of the few female historical figures ac… For me, it is better to die for Greece than to be monarch of He succeeded his half-brother King Cleomenes I to the throne in c. 489 BC. A minor at the time of his father’s death at Thermopylae, his cousin Pausanius acted as regent for the boy, and was integral in organizing the final Greek land victory over the Persian forces at the battle of Plataea in 479. town, And place your women and children in chains, Or you will mourn a While training, Leonidas would have also learned reading and writing. But who was he? '", "Except for being In 480 BC he would defy an army half a million strong. from work and turn my Kindle on to get to the next chapter. you think that I should rely on numbers, then not even the whole of stranger will corrupt you. Schrader has done it again, amazingly. no preconceived notions of this being a "prequel" to the "300" film. ", "Helena P. Schrader has, king, you are not at all superior to us. king of great renown.”, “Marry Gorgo (griech. Alas, the past cannot be changed. highly improper one. from: Powered Gorgo sighed. That is so rare with historical fiction. She was apparently already married by 490 (in her early teens) to her half-uncle Leonidas I. Leonidas and Gorgo would have at least one child, a son, Pleistarchus, co-King of Sparta from 480 BC to his death in 459 BC/458 BC. antidote to the skewed visions of ancient Sparta put forth in works enjoyable story.”, “Yes, 300 (2006) Lena Headey as Queen Gorgo. Leonidas and Gorgo were already married by that time, and so she became the queen of Sparta. Stand proud, for the legacy of Greece, and of your achievements, will be told over and over again for generations. Leonidas was the third son of the Agiad king Anaxandridas II, … King Leonidas and Queen Gorgo would have at least one child, a son, Pleistarchus, co-King of Sparta from 480 BC to his death in 459 BC/458 BC. Helena is a talented historian. Leonidas succeeded his half-brother Cleomenes I, probably in 489 or 488 BC, and was married to Cleomenes' daughter, Gorgo. Leonidas was one of three brothers: he had an older brother Dorieus and a younger brother Cleombrotus, who ruled as regent for a while on Leonidas' death before the regency was taken over by Pausanias, who was Cleombrotus' son. 1 Details 2 Bond Skill 3 Other Info 4 Notes Gorgo initial charm start at 1200. ", "But His name was raised to heroic status as a result of the events in the Battle of Thermopylae (copied from Background). 100 likes. in "Leonidas of Sparta: A Boy of the Agoge," prescribed a welcome Leonidas married Cleomenes’ daughter Gorgo, following the tradition of avunculate marriages like his parents before him. He must have succeeded his half-brother to the throne at around 488 BC, till his death in 480 BC. profundity of knowledge they are gaining. Leonidas. interest… Her research is beyond reproach… [she] society. Leonidas was made king because Cleomenes had died without a son or another, closer male relative to serve as a suitable heir and reign as his successor.