“The old ones say we Spartans are descended from Hercules himself....” – Dilios, 300 ... Movie Quotes Database

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Dilios David Wenham

The old ones say we Spartans are descended from Hercules himself. Bold Leonidas gives testament to our bloodline. His roar is long and loud ...

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