Who Is Ephialtes? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ephialtes is a Non-Fictional comic book character, with over 12 comic issue appearances. Traitor to King Leonidas

Who is Ephialtes?

Ephialtes is a Greek who leads Xerxes ' army to an hidden path that empties behind the cursed 300 spartan soldiers during the batlle of the Hot Gates (480 B.C.). Upon being rejected into the Spartan Army by Leonidas on account of his inability to raise his shield high enough to defend those beside him, Ephialtes defected. He beseeched Xerxes and informed the mighty king of the pass that would allow Persian troops to flank the 300 Spartans.In exchange Ephialtes would be rewarded with women and a uniform. The Persians intercept and surround the Spartans. When Ephialtes begs Leonidas to surrender peacefully Leonidas utters "May you live forever Ephialtes". The Spartans were a warrior culture, and they prized a glorious death in battle above all else. Wishing that another spartan would live forever would have been the highest insult a Spartan could issue: a curse to the Spartan dream of a glorious death on the field of battle. Historical Accuracy Ephialtes was written about in historical accounts of the battle as one of several traitors to the Spartan army.

Key facts

Ephialtes is of human origin. The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Ephialtes ranks among the most featured characters in comics.