20 Incredible Facts About The Spartan King LeonidasBy Tammy Salt / March 24, 2019 True Hero IMAGE BY: syfy.com The Spartans recognized their King as a true hero and they built a shrine for him after he passed away. Not only that, but a cult that worshiped King Leonidas was formed and it lasted until the second century AD. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20