@RobertMilesAI
If the sacrifice is asking "is now a good time to fight" rather than "will I win", it makes sense. The gods can say "Honestly their army is just better than yours, you're pretty much sure to lose, but if you were going to attack, now would give you the best chance".
@Raz.C
Beautifully Monty Python-ed!!! "...But the fourth one stayed up!"
@paununs8719
It's only natural that some oracles made good predictions... Delphi must've been like a big intelligence agency. Lots of people from the known world traveled there, and the local priests probably asked them about some news of their part of the world, maybe through subterfuge. The result is a heterogeneous load of information, unavailable to most poleis or kings.
@sirbillius
That was the single greatest EU referendum explanation I've ever heard. :)
@sherm4316
You're the reason I study history, thank you. You're a true inspiration
@chaosvolt
Thumbs up because you kept the mid-video sponsor spiel far more concise than the usual third of the video it normally eats up.
@rhoesacesrheomithres2119
... My excitement INTENSIFIES ❕
@jaredburgher957
If you could upload weekly (or perhaps even bi-weekly, if such a thing is possible) that would be absolutely splendid! I adore your witty personality and the way you explain topics in your videos, and I truly hope to see many more in the future!
@geordiewalker2102
This is actually one of the finest and most interesting videos you've ever put out, I mean, all of your vidoes are thought provoking, but you applied the ideas to a modern context in this one and it was really, really good. Thank you.
@jormugand0713
posthumous fame was one one of the most important virtues in ancient Greek society, you can equate its worth for the Greek soldier to what the code of chivalry was for the knights are the Bushido for the samurai, and the burial was a pretty much the way the the posthumous fame was delivered to the dead, with their most prized possession, gold, rituals and all that jazz. I am not surprised to hear that they would execute commander for that just to calm the masses.
@bashpr0mpt719
Imagine playing dungeons and dragons with goats instead of dice as the exit slide suggested. That'd be one gory and drawn out campaign! D:
@gilhushpond608
Love that Swamp Castle reference. :D
@tobygladwin3260
whenever i watch any youtube videos over 30 minutes i always get bored but this channel is the only one that doesn't bore me. love the videos here
@alexisza
Hi, I am Greek and maybe your greek pronunciation isn't spot on but your knowledge in our history and mythology is impeccable and i learn from you a great deal. Well Done!!
@psammiad
Never take away a Lesbian's spear, they get very upset.
@xB33
Its 1 am,the hell are you thinking Lindybeige?
@brotherbarnaby4464
"Heres an example of why democracy isnt always a great thing." Was not aware you also followed the works of Sir Oswald Mosley.
@ThePrytanis
That is exactly the kind of sweater / cardigan that should be worn whilst delivering this kind of lecture. Well played, sir.
@DynamicUnreality
The Swamp Castle reference got a good chuckle out of me, thanks
@chrishansen9379