Who said tonight we dine in hell?
King Leonidas
King Leonidas: tonight,we dine in HELL! Persian: A thousand nations of the Persian empire descend upon you. Our arrows will blot out the sun!
Did Leonidas really say tonight we dine in hell?
Instead, the quote is attributed to a Spartan named Dieneces (Hdt. 7.226). When the Spartan army prepares itself for the final attack, Leonidas exhorts his men to have a hearty breakfast, “For tonight we dine in hell!” Of course, the Greeks had no “hell” to speak off, but rather a dreary underworld.
Who said we are Sparta?
Gerard Butler Says Unexpected Delivery of Iconic ‘300’ Line Made Cast Laugh. In a GQ video posted Monday, actor Gerard Butler explains when he screamed the iconic ‘300’ line “This is Sparta!” that his army almost broke character laughing.
What were Leonidas last words?
Spartan King Leonidas : [his last lines] My Queen! My wife. My love… Xerxes : But I am a generous god.
What did Leonidas say to Xerxes?
When Leonidas refused these terms, the ambassador carried a written message by Xerxes, asking him to “Hand over your arms”. Leonidas’ famous response to the Persians was “Molṑn labé” (Μολὼν λαβέ – literally, “having come, take [them]”, but usually translated as “come and take them”).
What is the Spartan saying?
“Spartans, Eat Well, for Tonight We Dine in Hades” is a memorable line from the movie, 300. The movie should get credit for fitting in as many laconic phrases that were as historically accurate as possible for Hollywood. The Spartans pioneered the laconic phrase.
What was the Spartan war cry?
“This is where we fight! This is where they die!” —King Leonidas__In 300, the king of Sparta uses this catchy jingle to rally his troops against the Persians. It scores big points for clarity, but it really gets a boost when 300 Spartans shout “HA-OOH!” in response.