Maimed Greek who betrays Sparta to Persia, seeking power and revenge for his disability.
Ephialtes temporarily supports the Persian invasion for power and revenge.
Ephialtes betrays the Greeks to Xerxes and reveals the route that leads to the destruction of Leonidas's force.
Their relationship shifts from hostile confrontation toward reluctant usefulness.
Themistocles confronts Ephialtes over his betrayal, while Ephialtes later delivers Themistocles's warning to Xerxes.
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