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The Sacred Band of Thebes ⚔ Sword Training The Sacred Band of Thebes was no myth. It was a real military unit in 4th-century BCE Greece, made up of 150 male couples—lovers, partners in life and death. Chosen not just for strength or skill, but for devotion. They believed that no soldier would fight harder than one fighting beside his beloved. These men trained relentlessly—sword to sword, side by side—until their movements became pure instinct. Plutarch writes that their bond made them fearless in battle and unshakable in formation.