Ephialtes: The Most Notorious Traitor in Ancient Greek History
The article covers the historical figure of Ephialtes of Trachis, who played a key role during the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. Ephialtes led the Persian troops under King Xerxes I through the mountain pass of Anopaea, which bypassed the Greek defensive lines and provided a decisive advantage for the Persians. The name Ephialtes has been synonymous with betrayal and disloyalty in antiquity and to this day.