Horizon Anthem - Boy of Plataea ( lyrics)

He was 18 years old. No helmet. Purple cloak matching his shield. Spartan Lambda on his left arm, kopis in his right. In 479 BC at the Battle of Plataea, no one retreated. The Greek line held. Among them stood Menon - the youngest warrior of the phalanx. This is his song. 🎵 HORIZON ANTHEM - BOY OF PLATAEA Inspired by the Battle of Plataea, 479 BC Lyrics / Story: [Verse] His black hair fell across his weathered face, Dark eyes fixed on dreams of war and glory's chase. Since childhood he drew battles on the wall, Dreamed of dying with the brave when duty called. He worked the fields and harbors day by day, Saving every coin he earned along the way. To buy a bronze panoply and shining shield, And earn a place among the heroes of the field. [Chorus] Who is he? The kings demand He was an 18-year-old hoplite, spear in hand With fire in his heart and courage to withstand He fought for Greece, he fought for his land [Verse] He dreamed of Achilles' glory and renown, To stand like Leonidas and never back down. Then war horns echoed through the hills around: TO PLATAEA!!! cried the captains, gather round. He greets his father: With this shield or on it lie He kisses his mother, tastes her salt-sweet cry Hugs his little sister: Remember me, he said Then joins the phalanx where the bravest tread [Verse] Beside the Spartans stands this fearless youth, The Equals watch in silence at the living proof. He cuts through Persian ranks again and again, An 18-year-old hoplite among the finest men. His spear is shattered, his kopis stained with red, Yet rooted to the ground, he fights where others bled. Just before the victory, just before the cheer, A Persian arrow strikes the heart he held so dear. [Chorus] Who is he? The kings demand He was an 18-year-old hoplite, spear in hand With fire in his heart and courage to withstand He fought for Greece, he fought for his land [Outro] Now he walks the fields of Elysium, Beside Achilles and Leonidas among the fallen ones. He lived but few years and earned immortal fame... The 18-year-old who fell... MENON was his name. MENO N was his name. #spartan #ancientgreece #plataea #epicmusic #metal #history #greece #warriormusic #cinematic