Ep. 12: The Sun God and the Rebellious Hero

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The Greek gods visit their next chosen fighter: Sun God Apollo, while Brunhilde & Göll visit a waiting room filled with Spartans to recruit King Leonidas. Leonidas initially declines, but reconsiders after Brunhilde reveals Apollo as his opponent and performs a Volundr with the fifth Valkyrie sister Geirölul. Leonidas attacks before the match officially starts, with Apollo mocking him while dodging all of his swings. Leonidas reiterates his hatred of Apollo, as in 480 B.C., the Spartan Elder council forbade any military action defending Sparta against Xerxes and the Persians, due to a festival honoring Apollo and an oracle decree, despite protests from younger councilors. (Source: Wikipedia)