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The [[Greece|Greek]] [[wikipedia:Greek mythology|mythology]] has been an inspiration for many names of locations, vehicles, ships and operations in the [[Halo Universe]]. | |||
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*[[SPARTAN Program]]: This program was named after the [[wikipedia:Spartan Army|Spartan warriors]] who originated | *[[SPARTAN Program]]: This program was named after the [[wikipedia:Spartan Army|Spartan warriors]] who originated from the city-state of [[Sparta]] in the southern part of ancient Greece. This city-state retained the superior military power in the region between 650 and 363 B.C. Its citizens were following a thrifty way of life. They all exercised in a daily basis, and their children, like those used in the SPARTAN programs, were trained from a from a very early age for many years. | ||
*It has been mentioned in one of the Halo books that the Spartans look like Greek gods in their armor. | *It has been mentioned in one of the Halo books that the Spartans look like Greek gods in their armor. | ||
*[[UNSC Odyssey|Odyssey]]: The [[wikipedia:Odyssey|Odyssey]] is an ancient Greek novel written by Homer. It talks about the adventures of Odysseus since he left the Battle of Troy until he reached [[wikipedia:Ithaca|Ithaca]], his homeland. | *[[UNSC Odyssey|Odyssey]]: The [[wikipedia:Odyssey|Odyssey]] is an ancient Greek novel written by Homer. It talks about the adventures of Odysseus since he left the Battle of Troy until he reached [[wikipedia:Ithaca|Ithaca]], his homeland. | ||