And from this marvellous pan-Hellenic expedition, triumphant, brilliant in every way, celebrated on all sides, glorified incomparable, we emerged: the great new Hellenic world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A massive historical expedition resulted in a new cultural era.
- In plain terms
- A great journey created a new world for the Hellenic people.
- What can you take from it?
- Big collective actions can reshape history and culture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a 'great world'?
- Does glory justify the cost of conquest?
Another view
Historical victories often came with hidden costs or suffering.
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