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Pyrrhus (Pyrrhus)

Pyrrhus, a Greek king, won battles against Rome that cost him so many soldiers that a costly win is still called a Pyrrhic victory.

Grades 6–8. History.

How it connects

He fought Rome in Italy before the wars with Carthage.

Latin words that go with this card: rex, victoria.

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