While viewed as detestable, it is the tradition and the law to seek their blessing in matters of war. No king of Sparta has ever gone to war without their blessing. When Leonidas planned to meet the oncoming army of Persia, he brought his plea to the ephors.

Zack Snyder's 2007 film adaptation of the Battle of Thermopylae, 300, depicts ephors as priestly class that exercise power by interpreting the words of the Oracle. In the film they are dramatized as elderly lepers with pale skin and lesions.

Jul 24, 2007 · An ephor (Classical Greek Ἔφορος) (from the Greek ἐπί, epi, "on" or "over", and ὁράω, horaō, "to see", i.e. "one who oversees") was an official of ancient Sparta. There were five ephors elected annually, who swore each month to uphold the rule of the two kings, while the kings swore to uphold the law.

A scene from the movie "300" featuring the Ephors and the Oracle.

Feb 7, 2024 · In the Hollywood film "300" the Ephors are depicted as monsters strangely determined to destroy Sparta. How five officials elected annually from among the citizens by the Assembly to enforce Sparta's laws should have been so corrupted is only one of the many mysteries of Hollywood.

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Sep 20, 2023 · Asking for blessings from a group of temple dwellers called the Ephors had become a tradition in Sparta. So, Leonidas climbed a steep rocky hill to meet the Ephors. he expressed his desire and...

300: Directed by Zack Snyder. With Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham. In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army.

Ephor #1 : Sparta wages no war at the time of the Carneia. King Leonidas : Sparta will burn! Her men will die at the arms of their women and children will be slaves or worse!

The Ephors (HD Stereo)300 Original Soundtrack.