Adin Steinsaltz. Look (№ 150776)

Between ancient Athens and Sparta existed the Union, despite the fact that these cities competed with each other. Once Sparta had been attacked by enemies and demanded from Athens to carry out stipulated in the agreement conditions. The Athenians could not deny that the contract obliges them to come to the aid of the ally. But they decided to limit low: sent the Spartans school teacher, lame bald man. The Athenians believed that any use of Sparta will not. Of course, as agreed, and the Spartans. But the old teacher had Sparta invaluable service: he composed Patriotic hymns, which were severe Spartans at heart. Thanks to the lame teacher despair gave place to hope, and warriors with the new songs on the lips started the battle and won.