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ΚΑΙ ΒΗΜΑΠΡΟΣΘΕΣ

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

ΚΑΙ ΒΗΜΑ ΠΡΟΣΘΕΣ

Sword too short? Take one step closer.

Spartan mother, Plutarch, Sayings of Spartan Women, Anonymous 18 (241f)

$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.

A Spartan mother, told her son's sword was too short: then take one step closer.

The source
"ἄλλη πρὸς τὸν υἱὸν λέγοντα μικρὸν ἔχειν τὸ ξίφος εἶπε καὶ βῆμα πρόσθες."

Spartan mother, Plutarch, Sayings of Spartan Women, Anonymous 18 (241f). Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

Greek: ΚΑΙ ΒΗΜΑ ΠΡΟΣΘΕΣ

Greek: Bernardakis 1889 (Teubner) via Perseus.

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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The Spartans

8th–4th century BC

Laconic sayings from Lycurgus, Leonidas, Dienekes and the mothers of Sparta, recorded by Herodotus and Plutarch.

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