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For example, the film portrays the Spartans as a society of framed as democratic warriors, but their society is also noted to be militaristic, aggressive, and authoritarian—characteristics associated with fascism in some criticisms. The depiction of the Persian adversaries as a "gender fluid" and racially diverse threat is accused of promoting a narrative where outsiders threaten the integrity of Greek, and specifically Spartan, values. Critics further point out that this portrayal could foster fears of immigrants and foreigners, implying that societal danger comes from racial or cultural differences.