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The 300 Spartans is a 1962 film depicting the Battle of Thermopylae. Made with the cooperation of the Greek government, it was shot in the village of Perachora in the Peloponnese. It starred Richard Egan as the Spartan king Leonidas, Ralph Richardson as Themistocles of Athens and David Farrar as Persian king Xerxes, with Diane Baker as Ellas and Barry Coe as Phylon providing the requisite romantic element in the film. In the film, a force of Greek warriors led by 300 Spartans fights against a Persian army of almost limitless size. Despite the odds, the Spartans will not flee or surrender, even if it means their deaths.
In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC, an alliance of Greek city-
The Greeks were represented by "three hundred Spartan armed men; one thousand from Tegea and Mantinea, half from each place; one hundred and twenty from Orchomenus in Arcadia and one thousand from the rest of Arcadia; that many Arcadians, four hundred from Corinth, two hundred from Phlius, and eighty Mycenaeans. These were the Peloponnesians present; from Boeotia there were seven hundred Thespians and four hundred Thebans." In the final battle, when an ensuing Persian victory appeared imminent, most of the Greeks retreated but Leonidas and some others stayed to fight. Though they "knew that they must die at the hands of the Persians, they displayed the greatest strength they had."
Greek preparations
The Greek high strategy is confirmed by an oration later in the same century:
But while Greece showed these inclinations [to join the Persians], the Athenians, for their part, embarked in their ships and hastened to the defence of Artemisium; while the Spartans and some of their allies went off to make a stand at Thermopylae, judging that the narrowness of the ground would enable them to secure the passage.
Herodotus writes
The force with Leonidas was sent forward by the Spartans in advance of their main body, that the sight of them might encourage the allies to fight, and hinder them from going over to the Medes, as was likely they might have done had they seen that Sparta was backward. They intended presently, when they had celebrated the Carneian Festival, which was what now kept them at home, to leave a garrison in Sparta, and hasten in full force to join the army. The rest of the allies intended to act similarly; for it happened that the Olympic Festival fell exactly at this same period. None of them looked to see the contest at Thermopylae decided so speedily; wherefore they were content to send forward a mere advance guard. Such accordingly were the intentions of the allies.
The overall commander of Greek forces was Leonidas, who was generally admired.Herodotus writes that he was convinced he was going to certain death, as his forces were not adequate for a victory, and so selected only men with living sons. Plutarch mentions in his Sayings of Spartan Women that, after encouraging him, Leonidas' wife Gorgo asked what she should do on his departure. He replied, "Marry a good man, and have good children."
Battle
Failure of the frontal assault
Xerxes waited four days for the Greek force to disperse. On the fifth day he sent Medes and Cissians, along with relatives of those who had died ten years earlier in the battle of Marathon, to take the Greeks prisoner and bring them before him. They soon found themselves in a frontal assault. The Greeks had camped on either side of the rebuilt Phocian wall. The wall was guarded and the Greeks fought in front of it.
Details of the tactics are scant. Diodorus says "the men stood shoulder to shoulder" and the Greeks were "superior in valor and in the great size of their shields." The formation being described is the standard Greek phalanx, a wall of overlapping shields and layered spear points, which would only have been effective if it spanned the width of the pass. Herodotus says that the units for each state were kept together. The small shields and shorter spears of the Persians were not a match for the superior armament of the Greek hoplites. The Greeks killed so many Medes that Xerxes is said to have started up off the seat from which he was watching the battle three times. According to Ctesias, the first wave was "cut to pieces" with only two or three Spartans dead.
According to Herodotus and Diodorus, the king, having taken the measure of the enemy, threw his best troops into a second assault on the same day: the Immortals, an elite corps of 10,000 men. Ctesias tells a totally different story, that Xerxes sent another 20,000 troops against the Greeks, after the first 10,000 under Artapanus were defeated. They also failed to open the pass even though they were flogged by their leaders to press on. Although there might have been 10,000 Medes, the Immortals were only 10,000 and as elite troops it would not have been necessary to flog them. On the second day Xerxes sent, according to Ctesias, another 50,000 men to assault the pass, but again they failed. Xerxes at last stopped the assault and withdrew to his camp, totally perplexed.
Encirclement of the Greeks
Late on the second day of battle, as the Persian king was pondering what to do next, he received a windfall: a Malian Greek traitor named Ephialtes informed him of a path around Thermopylae and offered to guide the Persian army. Ephialtes was motivated by the desire of a reward. For this act, the name of Ephialtes received a lasting stigma, coming to mean "nightmare" and becoming the archetypal term for a "traitor" in Greek.
In Herodotus, Xerxes sends his commander Hydarnes to flank the pass with the men under his command, but he does not say who those men are. Hydarnes commanded the Immortals, but they had been cut to pieces the day before. Ctesias tell a different story, asserting that 40,000 troops were sent around the pass conducted by the leaders of the Trachinians. The stories can be reconciled by presuming that Hydarnes was given overall command of an enhanced force including what was left of the Immortals, but it is only a presumption. The path led from east of the Persian camp along the ridge of Mt. Anopaea behind the cliffs that flanked the pass. It branched with one path leading to Phocis and the other down to the Gulf of Malis at Alpenus, first town of Locris. Leonidas had stationed 1,000 Phocian volunteers on the heights to guard that path.
Their first warning of the approach of the Persians at daybreak was the rustling of oak leaves. Herodotus says that they jumped up and were greatly amazed. Hydarnes was perhaps as amazed to see them hastily arming themselves as they were to see him and the Persian forces. He feared that they were Spartans, but was enlightened by Ephialtes and proceeded by firing "showers of arrows" at them. The Phocians retreated to the crest of the mountain to make their stand, but the Persians took the left branch of the pass to Alpenus and hence circled behind the main Greek force.
Last stand of the Greeks
Learning that the Phocians had not held, Leonidas called a council of war at dawn. Some Greeks argued for withdrawal, while others pledged to stay. After the council, many of the Greek forces did choose to withdraw.] Herodotus believed that Leonidas blessed their departure with an order, but he also offered the alternative point of view that those retreating forces departed without orders. The Spartans had pledged themselves to fight to the death. However, a contingent of about 700 Thespians, led by general Demophilus, the son of Diadromes, refused to leave with the other Greeks, but cast their lot with the Spartans.
The Greeks this time sallied forth from the wall to meet the Persians in the wider part of the pass in an attempt to slaughter as many Persians as they could. They fought with spears until every spear was shattered and then switched to xiphoi (short swords). In this struggle, Herodotus states that two brothers of Xerxes fell: Abrocomes and Hyperanthes. Leonidas also died in the assault and they fought over his body, the Greeks taking possession.
Receiving intelligence that Ephialtes and the Immortals were advancing toward the rear, the Greeks withdrew and took a stand on a hill behind the wall. The Thebans "moved away from their companions, and with hands upraised, advanced toward the barbarians..." (Rawlinson translation), but a few were slain before their surrender was accepted. The king later had the Theban prisoners branded with the royal mark. Of the remaining defenders Herodotus says: "Here they defended themselves to the last, those who still had swords using them, and the others resisting with their hands and teeth; ...." Tearing down part of the wall, Xerxes ordered the hill surrounded and the Persians rained down arrows until the last Greek was dead. In 1939 the archaeologist, Spyridon Marinatos, excavating at Thermopylae found large numbers of Persian bronze arrowheads on Kolonos Hill, changing the identification of the hill on which the Greeks died from a smaller one nearer the wall.
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5 ways to identify stress
Some people show their anxiety outwardly, while others are able to repress it from the outside world.
Stress affects everyone in different ways. Some people show their anxiety outwardly, while others are able to repress it from the outside world—for a while at least. While it is true that people have varying thresholds for stress and that it manifests itself differently for each person, there are certain telltale signs of anxiety. Some of these signs are behavioural and some are physical. Here are five of the ways stress typical manifests itself on the human body and soul.
One of the chief indicators of a stressed out person is the inability to make decisions—particularly
trivial ones that normally would not be met with hesitation. Stress attacks a person’s
confidence and assertiveness, and as a result, a normally decisive person may waiver
on choices, insignificant and significant alike. If you find yourself in a store
having a mini-
Another prime indicator of high anxiety is a change in appetite. Usually a stressful situation will result in a loss of appetite; however, some people will seek solace and refuge in food.
Fatigue is another physical symptom of stress. Fatigue can be the result of being spread too thin at work or with personal problems. Insomnia, which can also be the byproduct of stress, will lead to fatigue during the day. The fatigue can be so pervasive that it affects the person both physically and mentally. Mental fatigue is tied in with the inability to make decisions and a person’s vulnerability to talking trivial matters way too seriously.
Changes in your body’s normal functions or appearance are signs of over-
Under great stress a loss of appetite may be accompanied by a loss of humour When
a person is stressed out it can sometimes be difficult for him or her to see the
lightness of an event or appreciate the humour in someone. Anxiety can stymie a person’s
ability to see things in perspective and to distinguish between the serious and non-
How can you combat these stressed-
Keeping a journal of your feelings can be helpful in identifying the stress-
Unless you have decided to take a vacation on a Caribbean island for a week,(which you should do if you can) it is a good idea to stay away from depressants like alcohol when you are stressed. Cracking open a beer after work may seem like a good idea when you are under great pressure but it can have a snowball effect that may send you deeper into your frenzied or depressed mood.
The last, and perhaps most important piece of advice is to get some sleep. Studies
show that stress levels are typically higher people who do not get enough sleep.
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Recipe, instructions and ingredients for homemade soap, sunburn relief, mouthwash, toothpaste and beauty powders.
It’s fun to make your own lotions, powders, bubble bath and facial preparations. Not only can you experiment with various formulas until you perfect one just to your liking, you can also choose your own beautiful jars and decanters. Discount stores are full of uniquely shaped bottles and other containers for storing your new creations. You can label the potions by printing cute stickers from your home printer or purchasing blank adhesive labels for writing.
You can get recipes for bath and body products online or in library books, or rework some of these to suit your taste. Here’s a few to get you started:
Soap:
Make your own soap flakes by saving small bars of used soap and after drying, slice into small slivers. When the soap begins getting small, wash the soap well and place on a paper towels. After most of the water is absorbed, place the soap in a breathable container with others until you have enough to use for making new soaps. You can also purchase soap flakes rather than use old bars.
Mix and simmer 1 cup of soap flakes, 1 tablespoon of glycerin and a quart of water until the flakes are dissolved. Pour into a jar and let cool. Adjust the consistency of the soap by adding more or less water. Add essential oils or soap fragrances, found at craft stores.
You can make soap with glycerin which is found in cakes at craft stores and melted in a pot. Add 8 to 10 drops of essential oils to the melted glycerin, a drop or two of food colouring, then pour into moulds.
Powder:
Arrowroot powder works great to give a feeling of dryness. Sprinkle essential oils into arrowroot powder. Mix well and allow to dry for a couple of days, covered. Mix again and put the powder through a flour sifter to break up any lumps.
A cup of cornstarch, four tablespoons each of arrowroot powder and baking soda is mixed together to make a very nice powder. If you want scent, add essential oils, let dry and sift.
Mouthwash:
Boil a cup of water. Remove from heat and add a teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and parsley, along with a whole clove. Let the ingredients sit in the hot water for 15 minutes. Remove and strain, add a teaspoon of peppermint extract. Other extracts can be used instead of peppermint.
Toothpaste:
Mix one-
Sunburn Relief:
Grow an aloe vera plant and keep it healthy. Should sunburn occur, break off a stalk
and squeeze the juice onto the burn. Or use a half-
How to make your own body splash
If you love using after-
Among the most popular of after-
Why Use Body Splash?
Obviously, the greatest appeal of a body splash is its fragrance. No matter what
your tastes, you can create a spray that is perfect for you. Splashes are meant to
be applied to the entire body after bathing and provide a subtle hint of scent. For
those of us who cannot tolerate either strong perfumes or their price, body splash
is an appealing alternative. There is also a small amount of alcohol in body splash,
which helps to preserve fragrance and has a mildly astringent effect on the skin.
Thus, a body wash provides mild toning without the drying out the skin. For the person
whose skin is prone to dehydration, there are also alcohol-
Ingredients
As mentioned earlier, alcohol is a common ingredient in body splash for both its fixative (scent retaining) and toning properties. If you have no objections to this ingredient, I suggest using pure vodka. Any quality of this liquor will work well, so do not let price deter you. Also, you should not use rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol, as its fumes can cause dizziness and nausea. Keep in mind that all alcohols are flammable, so keep your finished mixture away from heat and open flames. This ingredient, along with distilled water, comprises the majority of the basic body spray recipe. For those with sensitive skin, witch hazel can be used in place of vodka.
Now we can move on to the most important body splash ingredient: fragrance. For simplicity's
sake, I recommend that beginners use a prefabricated fragrance oil to scent their
creations. Not only are they affordable since a little goes a long way, but they
also come in every variety imaginable. Whether you love the smell of Bath and Body
Works products, Yankee candles, designer perfumes, or baked goods, you can find the
perfect fragrance oil. When shopping, check in local hobby shops or on the Internet
using the keywords "cosmetic fragrance oils." Only buy products labelled as safe
for use in cosmetics. Also, check labelling information to see if the oil is alcohol-
Herbal Scenting
A great alternative to synthetic fragrance is essential oils scenting. This type
of perfume gives the added benefit of being completely natural. You can blend these
herbal extracts to suit your scent preferences (i.e. rose and jasmine for a floral
scent or vanilla and ylang-
Recipe
In a glass jar, combine one-
How to Use
After bathing, spray yourself liberally with your homemade body splash. You do not
need to rub it in since the alcohol will help excess moisture evaporate within a
minute or two. Once you are dry, moisturize as usual and dress. You may wish to reapply
the spray every few hours since the scent is not as long-
Body splash is just one of the many pampering products you can make for mere pennies at home. You can use this simple recipe to make gifts for everyone, male or female, simply by experimenting with different scents. You can even create a different spray scent for yourself to use every day of the week. With so many options and so little cost, the possibilities are virtually endless.
5 ways to identify stress
Some people show their anxiety outwardly, while others are able to repress it from the outside world.
Stress affects everyone in different ways. Some people show their anxiety outwardly, while others are able to repress it from the outside world—for a while at least. While it is true that people have varying thresholds for stress and that it manifests itself differently for each person, there are certain telltale signs of anxiety. Some of these signs are behavioural and some are physical. Here are five of the ways stress typical manifests itself on the human body and soul.
One of the chief indicators of a stressed out person is the inability to make decisions—particularly
trivial ones that normally would not be met with hesitation. Stress attacks a person’s
confidence and assertiveness, and as a result, a normally decisive person may waiver
on choices, insignificant and significant alike. If you find yourself in a store
having a mini-
Another prime indicator of high anxiety is a change in appetite. Usually a stressful situation will result in a loss of appetite; however, some people will seek solace and refuge in food.
Fatigue is another physical symptom of stress. Fatigue can be the result of being spread too thin at work or with personal problems. Insomnia, which can also be the byproduct of stress, will lead to fatigue during the day. The fatigue can be so pervasive that it affects the person both physically and mentally. Mental fatigue is tied in with the inability to make decisions and a person’s vulnerability to talking trivial matters way too seriously.
Changes in your body’s normal functions or appearance are signs of over-
Under great stress a loss of appetite may be accompanied by a loss of humour When
a person is stressed out it can sometimes be difficult for him or her to see the
lightness of an event or appreciate the humor in someone. Anxiety can stymie a person’s
ability to see things in perspective and to distinguish between the serious and non-
How can you combat these stressed-
Keeping a journal of your feelings can be helpful in identifying the stress-
Unless you have decided to take a vacation on a Caribbean island for a week,(which you should do if you can) it is a good idea to stay away from depressants like alcohol when you are stressed. Cracking open a beer after work may seem like a good idea when you are under great pressure but it can have a snowball effect that may send you deeper into your frenzied or depressed mood.
The last, and perhaps most important piece of advice is to get some sleep. Studies
show that stress levels are typically higher people who do not get enough sleep.
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Is "natural" really natural?
Times are changing, but everyone still wants to be beautiful. Every woman wants to
look young and striking. Men just like women are also taking care of themselves.
That’s why everyone is buying cosmetics. All of us are using more or less make-
So, it’s the right time to have discussion about natural cosmetics. Word “cosmetics” includes skin, hair, nails and teeth care products. Nowadays cosmetics industry is using term “natural”, but is this “natural” really natural, safe and useful for us?
Let’s make one simple experiment. Take some of your cosmetics which are called “natural” and read place where ingredients are declared. Most likely you will find a lot of interesting and mysterious chemical words. How can it be so if product is natural?
This aspect shows that word “natural” not always means truly natural and is only
nice advertisement for manufacturing company. In fact they also include a multitude
of synthetic ingredients. We must always check our cosmetic products if they don’t
contain any of carcinogens,cancer-
In our daily life there are tens of thousands of synthetic chemicals.
