This week, on Tales we return to Thebes, to see how their Sacred Band is working out for them. We learn a little bit about Spartan King Agesilaus’ lost love, and we meet a warlord named Jason.   This is part two of a three parter.  Content warnings: historical ableism, homophobic attitudes, warfare, assassination, battlefield death, executions and forced displacement.      Sources Include: James Romm’s ‘The Sacred Band’ Plutarch’s ‘Lives…’     Support Tales on Patreon for $2 US a month and get access to exclusive content, or Try our 7 Day Free Trial.  Please leave Tales a like and a review wherever you listen. The best way you can support us is to share an episode with a friend - Creative works grow best by word of mouth. I post episodes fortnightly.   Tales of History and Imagination can be found on… | Facebook |TikTok | Threads | YouTube | Bluesky |