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Every Major War Sparta Lost In Ancient History

Darren June 11, 2026 5 min

5. The Battle of Tegyra (375 BCE)

5. The Battle of Tegyra (375 BCE)
Theban Sacred Band triumphs over Spartans at Tegyra, challenging their long-held dominance.

The Theban Sacred Band bested a numerically superior Spartan force at Tegyra, proving Spartans could be defeated even when having the advantage. This prelude to Leuctra shook the Greek world’s confidence in Spartan supremacy. Details at History Today.

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