What was King Leonidas's role in the society?

Answer 1

By holding the Persians at Thermopalae he delayed them for two days and proved they were not invincible. And by refusing to retreat from Thermopalae when the battle was lost, his sacrifice set an example of courage for the rest of Greece to follow, although militarily it was not the wise thing to do.

Answer 2

As king of ancient Sparta, Leonidas played all of the roles expected of this exalted position. He oversaw legal affairs, participated in the city's religious rites, was responsible for diplomatic negotiations with other nations, and was also the primary warrior who planned and led the military affairs of Sparta.

Answer 3

Leonidas was a great king to Sparta. He fought against Xerxes, the Persian empire who wanted to rule. Leonidas then gathered up three hundred men and said we fight to our deaths and marched along. He was in a huge war against the Persians. They all died but Xerxes died, too. In conclusion stating that Leonidas was an amazing king who thought there was no boundaries or limits.