Sacred Band
Ancient Greece
The Elite Special Forces of Ancient Greece
The special forces of Ancient Greece, from the Band of Thebes to the Hetairoi of the army of Alexander the Great, became legend in history
Ancient Greece
Sacred Band of Warriors Part of Classical-Era Greece
One hundred and fifty male couples, known as Thebes’ Sacred Band, or ancient Greece’s army of lovers, was wiped out in a battle in 338 B.C.