Does the Movie "300" mirror the war on Iraq?

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Does the Movie "300" mirror the war on Iraq?

Many times an ancient story or legend written long time ago could depict a modern situation and help see it from a different angle. COuld the Perisan super Power=USA, Sparta=Iraq, the 300 are the iraqi resistance ?

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3 months ago
Many times an actual ancient EVENT is used to depict a modern situation and helps in seeing in differently.

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