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ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣΠΑΝΤΩΝ ΠΑΤΗΡ

Shown on Black / Aqua. Embroidered on the front panels.

ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ ΠΑΝΤΩΝ ΠΑΤΗΡ

Strife is the father of all things.

Heraclitus, Fragment B53 (Diels-Kranz)

$42

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Cap
Color: Black / Aqua

Made to order in 2–5 business days, then 3–5 business days to arrive. Order by December 10 for delivery before Christmas.

Heraclitus of Ephesus: strife is the father of all things. The waves agree.

The source
"πόλεμος πάντων μὲν πατήρ ἐστι, πάντων δὲ βασιλεύς"

Heraclitus, Fragment B53 (Diels-Kranz). Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Greek: ΠΟΛΕΜΟΣ ΠΑΝΤΩΝ ΠΑΤΗΡ

Greek: Diels-Kranz fragment text via el.wikisource.

The Greek text is public domain. The English on the shirt is our own rendering of it.

The marks
  • Front line embroidered in thread matched to the bill (white on the aqua)
  • The Spartan helmet stitched on the back
  • Our coordinates stitched on the left side

Accent thread on Black / Aqua: Aqua/Teal.

The cap

Otto Cap 125-978 Structured Snapback

  • 85% acrylic, 15% wool
  • Structured six-panel, high profile, flat bill
  • Contrast bill and top button, grey under-bill
  • Snap closure, fits 22 to 24 in

Care: wash cold inside out, tumble dry low or hang dry, do not iron the print.

Shipping and returns

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Misprinted, damaged or defective? Email us within 30 days with a photo and we replace it or refund you.

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Heraclitus

c. 535–475 BC

Philosopher of Ephesus who taught that everything flows. Only fragments of his book survive.

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