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The “Sacred Band” was the most famous, powerful, and feared military troop of ancient Greece. These mighty soldiers crushed every foe. They even fought huge legions of the feared Spartans—and won.

The secret of their bravery and military prowess? Their loving, gay relationships. The entire Sacred Band was three hundred carefully chosen male lovers. These guys had unparalleled courage and determination to fight to the death for one another. Of course, they also trained like crazy—mainly dancing and wrestling.

For decades, everyone considered them invincible. That rep only ended when Alexander the Great, of Macedonia, and his dad, King Philip II, defeated all the Greek armies. When King Philip saw the entire Sacred Band lying dead after the battle, he burst into tears. These men, he declared, were the most honorable, bold, and courageous soldiers he had ever fought.

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