As their commitment and loss involved only one of their two kings and his personal bodyguard, its military effect was low.
order now
There's a specialist from your university waiting to help you with that essay.
Tell us what you need to have done now!
order now
From a morale point of view it gave succeeding generations an inspiring example.
It also enhanced the reputation of Sparta, as its small force selflessly remained behind holding the pass to the death to allow its allies to eacape the battlefield before the inevitable Persian breakthrough.