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Discontent simmered among the lower classes, setting the stage for Doric rule in ancient Greece. Yet, the true story of this transformation remains shrouded in mystery, with only the legend of Herakles offering a tantalizing hint.

When people retell the story of Herakles, they rarely begin at the very start.

Herakles devises a daring scheme to surpass the wildest hopes of the Greek world: he vows to seize the mighty city of Sparta.