"Axios" spans almost 40 years from the closing years of the Peloponnesian war between Athens and Sparta to the end of Spartan hegemony at the battle of Leuktra in 371 B.C.E.
This graphic novel aims at historical realism, with certain liberties, like all Spartans wearing the iconic Korinthian helmet (which they largely didn't during the Classical era). All other inaccuracies are due to lack of knowledge..
The story is inspired by true events.
This is the first chapter of my (ongoing) graphic novel. This will be a long ride.
Situated in ancient Messenia, we begin by following a young boy named Axios, who by no means of his own, is ripped from his life and thrust into a new one.