About five meters ahead, Nico was swinging his black sword…
![“About five meters ahead, Nico was swinging his black sword with one hand, holding the scepter of Diocletian aloft with the other. He kept shouting orders at the legionnaires, but they paid him no attention. Of course not, Frank thought. He's Greek. [...] Jason's face was already beaded with sweat…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44a/rick-riordan-27_frank-zhang_about-five-meters-ahead-nico-was-swingin_2729677.jpg)
““About five meters ahead, Nico was swinging his black sword with one hand, holding the scepter of Diocletian aloft with the other. He kept shouting orders at the legionnaires, but they paid him no attention. Of course not, Frank thought. He's Greek. [...] Jason's face was already beaded with sweat. He kept shouting in Latin: "Form ranks!" But the dead legionnaires wouldn't listen to him, either. [...] "Make way!" Frank shouted. To his surprise, the dead legionnaires parted for him. The closest ones turned and stared at him with blank eyes, as if waiting for further orders. "Oh, great..." Frank mumbled.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Lost Hero” by Rick Riordan, 2010
Frank, a Greek soldier, commands dead legionnaires who obey, revealing hidden power.
In simple terms: Frank commands dead soldiers successfully.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unexpected sources of influence.
Themes
mythology
leadership
power dynamics
Mood
dramatic
mythic
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- military strategy
- team motivation
Key Concepts
ancient history
fantasy narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes people follow orders?
- How does belief affect authority?
A Different Perspective
Power can be fragile without belief.