The decisive engagement of the Bulgarian war, fought in a narrow ravine. Like Thermopylae, Basil found a path around Samuel's blocking force and attacked from both sides, routing the Bulgarians and capturing over 14,000 prisoners. In his most notorious act, Basil ordered all 14,000 blinded, leaving one eye to every hundredth man so they could lead their companions back to Samuel — who collapsed in shock and died two days later when he saw the pathetic procession.
Also known as: Kleidion (Symbolongus) and Mass Blinding · Symbolongus
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Episode 13 (2 mentions)
The decisive engagement of the Bulgarian war, fought in a narrow ravine. Like Thermopylae, Basil found a path around Samuel's blocking force and attacked from both sides, routing the Bulgarians and capturing over 14,000 prisoners. In his most notorious act, Basil ordered all 14,000 blinded, leaving one eye to every hundredth man so they could lead their companions back to Samuel — who collapsed in shock and died two days later when he saw the pathetic procession.
“Symbolongus.”
“His kingdom survived him for four years, but after Symbolongus, the outcome was never in”
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