Key Points

- 300 Spartan Warriors who were the elite guard of Leonidas

 

Brief Bio

Known members of the 300:

Leonidas I: The Spartan king who led the Greek forces at Thermopylae.

Dienekes: Praised by Herodotus as the bravest of all the Greeks who fought in the battle.

Aristodemus: A Spartan who was excused from the battle due to an eye infection but returned to Sparta and was initially shamed for his perceived cowardice. He later redeemed himself by fighting valiantly at the Battle of Plataea.

Eurytus: Another Spartan with an eye infection who chose to be guided into battle and died with the other Spartans.

Maron and Alpheus: Two Spartan brothers known for their bravery.

Pantites: Sent away by Leonidas on a diplomatic mission and later committed suicide due to the dishonor he felt.