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| At departure, day was thus turned into night. A message from the Gods but Xerxes continued on his way with great gladness of heart. | |
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| Xerxes was seized with alarm and sent for Magi. What is the meaning of darkness? | |
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| The eclipse was not the only sign from the gods during Xerxes march towards Greece."A mare brought forth a hare" "A mule dropped a foal, neither male nor female" | |
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| Despite the omens Xerxes marched forward with his army ignoring all signs. | |
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| Xerxes reviews troops...250'000 men at arms, 180-200'000 infantry, 70'000 cavalry, 2000 chariots, 3000 transport vessels of all sizes, more than 1200 triremes and close to 650 warships. | |
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| Xerxes proceeded to review and number his soldiers on the beach named Doriscus aka royal fort. The large number of army and navy soldiers moved a long distance for a strong invasion...No problems! | |
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