History Awesome / ThreeHundred

* Leonidas explaining what his 300-man army can contribute to the Greek force, composed mainly of Akkadian draftees:
--> '''Leonidas:''' ''(Points to a random Akkadian in the group)'' You, there... What's your profession?\\
'''Akkadian:''' I'm a potter, sir.\\
'''Leonidas:''' ''(nods, then points to another)'' And you, Akkadian... What's your profession?\\
'''Akkadian:''' {{Sculptor|s}}, sir.\\

'''Akkadian:''' I'm a blacksmith.\\

'''Akkadian:''' Sculptor, sir.\\

* Leonidas explaining what his 300-man army can contribute to the Greek force, composed mainly of draftees:
--> '''Leonidas:''' Spartans! What is your profession?! \\
'''All 300 Spartans:''' HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH! \\

--->''(after contemplating the situation for a moment, Leonidas points his sword at the envoy's throat and the Spartans around him do the same, pressing in and getting the Persians to the edge of a pit)''
--->'''Envoy:''' Madman! You're a madman! \\
'''Leonidas:''' "Earth and water?" You'll find plenty of both down there! \\

* Stelios and Astinos fighting off the Persians [[BackToBackBadasses back-to-back]], killing ''[[OneManArmy forty-two]]'' of them in at least two long takes

** As they say, if you can make God bleed… people will cease to believe in him.

--> '''Stelios:''' My King! [[ItHasBeenAnHonor It's an honor to die at your side]].
--> '''Leonidas:''' It's an honor to have lived at yours.

-->'''Dilios''': "Remember us." As simple an order as a king can give. "Remember why we died." For he did not wish tribute or song. No monuments, no poems of war and valor. His wish was simple: "Remember us," he said to me. That was his hope. Should any free soul come across that place, in all the countless centuries yet to be, may all our voices whisper to you from the ageless stones: "Go tell the Spartans, passer-by, that here, by Spartan law, we lie." So my king died, and my brothers died... Barely a year ago, long I pondered my king's cryptic talk of victory. But time has proven him wise. For from free Greek to free Greek, the word was spread that bold Leonidas and his 300, so far from home, laid down their lives, not just for Sparta, but for all Greece and the promise this country holds! Now, here on this ragged patch of earth called Plataea, Xerxes' hordes face ''obliteration''! Just there the barbarians huddle, sheer terror gripping tight their hearts with icy fingers, knowing full well what merciless horrors they suffered at the swords and spears of 300. Yet they stare now across the plain at 10,000 Spartans commanding 30,000 free Greeks! The enemy outnumber us a paltry three to one, [[ILikeThoseOdds good odds for any Greek]]. This day we rescue a world from mysticism and tyranny, and usher in a future brighter than anything we could imagine! Give thanks, men! To Leonidas, and the brave 300! '''''TO VICTORY!'''''

--->'''Envoy:''' Madman! You're a madman!
--->'''Leonidas:''' Earth and water? You'll find plenty of both down there!
--->'''Envoy:''' No man, Persian or Greek, [[ShootTheMessenger no man threatens a messenger]]!
--->'''Leonidas:''' You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to ''my'' city steps. You ''insult'' my queen. You threaten my people with ''slavery and death!'' [[IronicEcho Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian.]] Perhaps ''you'' should have done the same...!

--> '''Leonidas:''' Spartans! What is your profession?!
--> '''All 300 Spartans:''' HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
--> '''Leonidas:''' You see, old friend? I brought more soldiers than you did.

-->'''Persian Emissary''': Our arrows will blot out the sun!
-->'''Stelios''': Then we'll fight in the shade.

** How awesome is that saying? It's become the motto of US Special Operations Command.

[[caption-width-right:350:Do we even need to say it?]]

* Stelios and Astanos fighting off the Persians [[BackToBackBadasses back-to-back]], killing ''[[OneManArmy forty-two]]'' of them.

--> '''Stelios:''' My King! It's an honor to die at your side.

* Dilios's RousingSpeech at the end of the movie.

* Leonidas' fight with the [[GiantMook Uber Immortal]].

* Stelios chopping the Persian Emissary's arm, then delivering a good ShutUpHannibal.
-->'''Persian Emissary''': Our arrows will blot out the sun!
-->'''Stelios''': Then we'll fight in the shade.
* Gorgo stabbing the corrupt senator [[ScarpiaUltimatum who forced her to have sex with him]] right in the middle of the senate floor. Then as she pulls the sword out, it slices open his money bag, revealing loads of Persian coins from the bribes he was taking. To that, the ''whole senate'' got their awesome moment examining the money and all, from young to old, start yelling "'''Traitor!'''"
-->'''Gorgo''': [[IronicEcho This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.]] I am not your Queen!
* Leonidas throwing his spear at Xerxes and cutting his face. The very act of cutting a tyrant who [[AGodAmI considered himself a god]], making him ''bleed'', and humiliating him before his entire army is certainly impressive.

* Leonidas explaining what his 300-man army can contribute to the Greek force, composed mainly of draftees:
--> '''Leonidas:''' Spartans! What is your profession?!
--> '''All 300 Spartans:''' HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
--> '''Leonidas:''' You see, old friend? I brought more soldiers than you did.

* Xerxes' messenger becomes indignant that Gorgo talks freely among men and asks why she feels she has the right. Her response?
-->'''Gorgo''': Because only Spartan women can give birth to real men.
** While this statement could be take as rather sexist, implying that Spartan women's only value comes from being baby-makers, it could also be taken differently, that the Spartan "real men" are secure enough in their masculinity that they respect rather than fear powerful women. And supporting this point, when Leonidas is contemplating kicking the messenger and his pals down the well, he first turns to Gorgo as if asking for permission, and she silently nods. ''Then'' he commences said kicking. Even though he's a badass monarch, he makes sure his wife and queen approves of it as well.
* Stelios and Leonidas at the end:
--> '''Stelios:''' My King! It's an honor to die at your side.
--> '''Leonidas:''' It's an honor to have lived at yours.
* "Spartans! Ready your breakfast and eat hearty. ''For tonight! We dine! '''In HELL!'''''"

--->'''Leonidas:''' You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to ''my'' city steps. You ''insult'' my queen. You threaten my people with ''slavery and death!'' [[IronicEcho Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian.]] Perhaps ''you'' should have done the same!

--->'''Leonidas:''' You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to ''my'' city steps. You ''insult'' my queen. You threaten my people with ''slavery and death!'' ([[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments he looks at Gorgo, she nods]]) [[IronicEcho Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian.]] Perhaps ''you'' should have done the same!

--->'''Leonidas:''' You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to ''my'' city steps. You insult my queen, and you threaten my people with slavery and death! ([[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments he looks at Gorgo, she nods]]) [[IronicEcho Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian.]] Perhaps ''you'' should have done the same!

--> '''Leonidas:''' Spartans! What is your profession?
--> '''Spartans:''' HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

--->'''Leonidas:''' You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to ''my'' city steps. You insult my queen, and you threaten my people with slavery and death! ([[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments he looks at Gorgo, she nods])_ [[IronicEcho Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian.]] Perhaps ''you'' should have done the same!

--->'''Leonidas:''' You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to ''my'' city steps. You insult my queen, and you threaten my people with slavery and death! (SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments he looks at Gorgo, she nods) [[IronicEcho Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian.]] Perhaps ''you'' should have done the same!

--->'''Leonidas:''' You bring the crowns and heads of conquered kings to ''my'' city steps. You insult my queen, and you threaten my people with slavery and death! [[IronicEcho Oh, I've chosen my words carefully, Persian.]] Perhaps ''you'' should have done the same!

''(Brief silence for a few seconds, followed by a flying spear which [[OneHitKill one-shots the said Persian soldier in the chest...]])''

* Leonidas's response to the Persian soldier demanding that the Spartans drop their weapons.
-->'''King Leonidas''': *kills said Persian soldier with a thrown spear* Persians! [[BringIt Come and get them]]!

--->'''Envoy:''' No, man. Persian or Greek, [[ShootTheMessenger no man threatens a messenger]]!