Uri_nil t1_j4sccex wrote on January 17, 2023 at 10:37 PM Reply to TIL the 1979 cult classic The Warriors was based on the ancient story of the Anabasis, wherein Xenophon and his group of Greek mercenaries attempt to escape from Persia after the death of Cyrus. by kevlarbuns Also it’s not the real Cyrus the founder of Persia and guy who resettled the Jews/paid for the temple etc it’s one of the descendants like Cyrus 3 or whatever. Long gone glory days. Permalink 32
Uri_nil t1_j4sccex wrote
Reply to TIL the 1979 cult classic The Warriors was based on the ancient story of the Anabasis, wherein Xenophon and his group of Greek mercenaries attempt to escape from Persia after the death of Cyrus. by kevlarbuns
Also it’s not the real Cyrus the founder of Persia and guy who resettled the Jews/paid for the temple etc it’s one of the descendants like Cyrus 3 or whatever. Long gone glory days.