Blot out the sun? Good. We'll fight in the shade.
Dienekes, Herodotus, Histories 7.226
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Shown on Black. Printed across the chest.
Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ
With it or on it.
Spartan mother, Plutarch, Sayings of Spartan Women 241f
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The source
"Spoken to a son handing him his shield: come back with it, or on it"Spartan mother, Plutarch, Sayings of Spartan Women 241f. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Greek: Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ
Rendered from the ancient Greek; print the Greek with the English.
The Greek text is public domain. The English on the shirt is our own rendering of it.
The marks
- Our coordinates embroidered on the left sleeve in accent thread
- The Spartan Surfers helmet printed at the back of the neck
- Printed inside label with the helmet and coordinates
Accent thread on Black: Orange.
The tee
Cotton Heritage MC1086 Premium Heavyweight
- 100% combed ring-spun cotton, 6.5 oz
- Structured regular fit, side-seamed
- 1x1 rib collar
- Printed neck label, no scratchy tag
- Direct-to-garment print, soft hand
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.
Full shipping and returns policyThe 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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