Molon labe

Greek phrase and motto, a classical expression of defiance, according to Plutarch addressed to the Persian King Xerxes by the Spartan King Leonidas before the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC)
Place motto Q257296
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Molon labe

Summary

Molon labe is a motto[1]. It draws 597 Wikipedia views per month (motto category, ranking #8 of 72).[2]

Key Facts

  • Molon labe's instance of is recorded as motto[3].
  • Molon labe's instance of is recorded as laconic phrase[4].
  • Molon labe's Commons category is recorded as Molon labe[5].
  • Molon labe's language of work or name is recorded as Ancient Greek[6].
  • Molon labe's point in time is recorded as -0480-00-00T00:00:00Z[7].
  • Molon labe's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/069g5l[8].
  • Molon labe's significant event is recorded as Battle of Thermopylae[9].
  • Molon labe's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'grc', 'text': 'μολὼν λαβέ'}[10].
  • Molon labe's derivative work is recorded as Come and take it[11].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include motto[3] and laconic phrase[4].

Why It Matters

Molon labe draws 597 Wikipedia views per month (motto category, ranking #8 of 72).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]

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