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"If our enemies' arrows should blot out the sun, then we will fight in the shade."

Author: Dienekes

Who was Dienekes? Dienekes or Dieneces (Greek: Διηνέκης) was a Spartan soldier who fought and was killed at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. He was acclaimed the bravest of all the three hundred Spartiates selected to fight in that battle. Herodotus related the following anecdote about Dienekes:
"Although extraordinary valor was displayed by the entire corps of Spartans and Thespians, yet bravest of all was declared the Spartan Dienekes. It is said that on the eve of battle, he was told by a native of Trachis that the Persian archers were so numerous that, their arrows would block out the sun. Dienekes, however, undaunted by this prospect, remarked with a laugh, 'Good. Then we will fight in the shade.'" - Histories, 7.226 [1] Source.
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"...yet the Spartan Dienekes is said to have proved himself the best man of all, the same who, as they report, uttered this saying before they engaged battle with the Medes:--being informed by one of the men of Trachis that when the Barbarians discharged their arrows they obscured the light of the sun by the multitude of the arrows, so great was the number of their host, he was not dismayed by this, but making small account of the number of the Medes, he said that their guest from Trachis brought them very good news, for if the Medes obscured the light of the sun, the battle against them would be in the shade and not in the sun." Herodotus
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Meanwhile, A Jackson Cop Was Placed On Leave After Video Shows Apparent ‘Choking’ Of A Young Man

Dienekes / May 29, 2020

As America watches the City of Minneapolis burn after three days of arsong, looting, and rioting following the death of George Floyd—an unarmed black man who was placed into a ‘choke hold’ by a white police officer putting his knee…

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Coronavirus, News

Over Half of COVID-19 Deaths In U.S. Are In Nursing Homes—Some States Are As High As Three Quarters

Dienekes / May 13, 2020

As we watch the media constantly tell us about the rising death toll from coronavirus, few media outlets are explaining that, in many states, over half (52.4%) are in nursing homes.

Media, News

GOOD NEWS: Over-Hyped Murder Hornets Are No Match For A Praying Mantis Or Honey Bees

Dienekes / May 9, 2020

Fears of impending doom due to “Murder Hornets” may be exaggerated. It seems that Mother Nature has given Murder Hornets their own natural enemies.

Coronavirus, News

New York Times: How New York’s Bungled And Slow Reaction To COVID Helped Infect The Rest Of U.S.

Dienekes / May 7, 2020

“We now have enough data to feel pretty confident that New York was the primary gateway for the rest of the country,” said Nathan Grubaugh, an epidemiologist at the Yale School of Public Health.

News

Was South Carolina Woman’s Death Actually “Suicide By Alligator?”

Dienekes / May 5, 2020

An alligator attack killed a woman on Kiawah Island on Friday. However, before she died, the victim exhibited strange behavior and ignored warnings.

Coronavirus, News

LOCKDOWN: New Mexico Gov. Uses ‘Riot Control Act’ To Close All Roads Into Gallup Over Coronavirus Cases

Dienekes / May 3, 2020

New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham invoked the state’s Riot Control Act to close down and isolate Gallup, New Mexico from the rest of the state.

Politics

Former ‘Crusader for Women’s Rights’ Lawyer Lisa Bloom Believes Tara Reade, Supports Biden Anyway

Dienekes / May 3, 2020

Lawyer Lisa Bloom states her willingness to overlook Joe Biden’s sexual assault in order to beat Donald Trump in November.

Coronavirus, Politics

LET THEM EAT SAND: Thousands Turn Out To Protest California Governor’s Beach Closures

Dienekes / May 2, 2020

Fed up with Governor Gavin Newsom’s orders to keep California’s beaches and parks closed, thousand turned out in Huntington Beach and elsewhere to protest.

2nd Amendment, Coronavirus, Politics

Sensationalist Leftists Call ‘Stay-At-Home’ Protesters “ARMED GUNMEN,” AOC Calls It “RACIAL PRIVILEGE”

Dienekes / May 1, 2020

Following Thursday’s loud but peaceful protests at Michigan’s statehouse, the Left demonizes citizens exercising their Constitutional rights.

Coronavirus, Economy, News

GREED IS GOOD: Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Wants People To Stay Inside As Company Profits Double

Dienekes / April 30, 2020

As the world’s population is forced into unemployment and house arrest, with nothing better to do, Facebook’s traffic is up 50 percent. Therefore, it is only natural the company’s founder would want to see that continue.

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