termopila
Termopila is a term that can refer to several things, most notably a geographical location and a type of military engagement. The most famous Termopila is the narrow coastal pass in Greece. This location is historically significant for the Battle of Thermopylae, which took place there in 480 BC. During this battle, a small force of Greek warriors, famously including 300 Spartans, made a valiant stand against a vastly larger Persian army.
The term "termopila" can also be used more generally to describe a choke point or a narrow