The Children of Herakles

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Widespread discontent among the lower classes paved the way for the rise of Doric rule in ancient Greece. However, the true nature of this transformation is lost to history, with only the legend of Herakles providing a tantalizing clue.

When the story of Herakles is retold, it seldom begins at the very origin.

Herakles conceived a bold plan that exceeded even the wildest aspirations of the Greek world: he pledged to capture the formidable city of Sparta.