Queen Gorgo recounts the events of the Battle of Marathon, where King Darius of Persia was slain by Themistocles of Athens. Darius’s son, Xerxes, seeks vengeance and declares war on Greece after transforming into a god-like figure. Themistocles rallies Greek forces at sea to face the advancing Persians.
Themistocles leads a small fleet against the Persian navy, employing strategic tactics to outmaneuver their larger numbers. Despite facing overwhelming odds, the Greeks manage to inflict significant damage on the enemy fleet, earning the respect of Artemisia, the Persian commander.
As the conflict escalates, Ephialtes betrays the Greeks to Xerxes, leading to the death of Leonidas and his 300 men. Themistocles, aided by remaining allies, prepares for a final stand at Salamis. Gorgo joins forces with other Greek city-states to confront the Persians at sea.
In a fierce naval showdown, Themistocles faces off against Artemisia, their personal conflict mirroring the larger war. With the combined efforts of the Greek navy, including reinforcements from various cities, they emerge victorious, forcing Xerxes to retreat.
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