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300: The Use and Abuse of Greek History - Coggle Diagram
300: The Use and Abuse of Greek History
Historical Accuracy
Shows Greeks in an unflattering light
Amour/Clothing
" History, then gives way to dramatic embellishment "
Discriminating against Persians - possible racist undertones
Spartan Democracy?
Sparta had 2 kings
Sparta had a large population of helots (slaves)
Male citizens' role was military service
" Anyone with some historical understanding (of Sparta) will chafe at the idea of freedom-living Spartans, as 300 simplistically depicts them "
Orientalism
Greeks portrayed as heroes, Persians portrayed as villains.
Freedom vs slavery
Political Context
Censored in Iran
Military presence of USA in Iraq
Purpose and Audience
Not intended as a historically accurate film
Based on a graphic novel
Entertainment value
Responsibility of film maker?
Morality
Eugenics