Introduction
Sparta was one of the most powerful cities/states in Ancient Greece. It is famous for its powerful army as well as its battles. Ancient Sparta was a society that was influenced heavily by militaristic backgrounds. Sparta is considered one of the major military powers in ancient societies. Spartan culture was centred on obedience and cultivation to the states military service. Spartan boys were introduced into rigorous, Iniquitous and exhausting training, at a very young age. Women of Sparta, although not active in the military, engaged in many forms of physical training, unlike most women of the ancient world. Education for both women and men was crucial in ancient Sparta.
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Spartan boys were brought up and raised in discipline …show more content…
Females, like men, if seen unfit at birth were left to die alone in the mountains, and if presumed worthy would live by their mothers. Growing up a young woman received a public education, they engaged in athletic competitions, including javelin-throwing and wrestling, and also sang and danced competitively. Women participated in more physical education than anywhere in Ancient Greece or the world, making them so unique. ”Spartan women abstain from woolwork, but instead weave for themselves a life which is not trivial at all but arduous”. This Source is written by Pluto, an honoured ancient philosopher, depicting how disparate women were to the expected females of European cultures. Women were expected to be robust and remain fit, in order to give birth to healthy babies. Women were much further respected in comparison to any other Greek societies. Spartans believed that the mothers of the soldiers. When Gorgo, the queen of Sparta between the 6th and 5th century, was asked by a woman from Attica, 'Why are you Spartan women the only ones who rule over their husbands', she answered, 'Because only we are the mothers of men'. Plato expresses the appreciation and respect women were shown in ancient Sparta. Women were also believed to have been able to own their own property in ancient Sparta. Wives were expected to watch over there betrothed property whilst their husband was in battle or …show more content…
When men became 20 years of age men were obligated to pass a series of test to prove suitable to become a full citizen, known as the Spartiates. Once men became a citizen of Sparta they were inducted into the military. Soldiers were required to remain living in barracks, women managed their property whilst they remain in their barracks with other soldiers. Soldiers were drilled with constant military exercise and discipline training. Spartan mothers were believed to have given their sons a shield with the words “Return” With it or carried on it, implying that men were expected to come back victorious from war or not come back at all. “When a Spartan mother handed her son his shield, she exhorted him, 'Son, come back either with this or on it', supporting the existing fact on the pressure soldiers had when leaving for battle. Soldiers were permitted to retired from the military at the age of
Sparta was one of the most powerful cities/states in Ancient Greece. It is famous for its powerful army as well as its battles. Ancient Sparta was a society that was influenced heavily by militaristic backgrounds. Sparta is considered one of the major military powers in ancient societies. Spartan culture was centred on obedience and cultivation to the states military service. Spartan boys were introduced into rigorous, Iniquitous and exhausting training, at a very young age. Women of Sparta, although not active in the military, engaged in many forms of physical training, unlike most women of the ancient world. Education for both women and men was crucial in ancient Sparta.
Body 1
Spartan boys were brought up and raised in discipline …show more content…
Females, like men, if seen unfit at birth were left to die alone in the mountains, and if presumed worthy would live by their mothers. Growing up a young woman received a public education, they engaged in athletic competitions, including javelin-throwing and wrestling, and also sang and danced competitively. Women participated in more physical education than anywhere in Ancient Greece or the world, making them so unique. ”Spartan women abstain from woolwork, but instead weave for themselves a life which is not trivial at all but arduous”. This Source is written by Pluto, an honoured ancient philosopher, depicting how disparate women were to the expected females of European cultures. Women were expected to be robust and remain fit, in order to give birth to healthy babies. Women were much further respected in comparison to any other Greek societies. Spartans believed that the mothers of the soldiers. When Gorgo, the queen of Sparta between the 6th and 5th century, was asked by a woman from Attica, 'Why are you Spartan women the only ones who rule over their husbands', she answered, 'Because only we are the mothers of men'. Plato expresses the appreciation and respect women were shown in ancient Sparta. Women were also believed to have been able to own their own property in ancient Sparta. Wives were expected to watch over there betrothed property whilst their husband was in battle or …show more content…
When men became 20 years of age men were obligated to pass a series of test to prove suitable to become a full citizen, known as the Spartiates. Once men became a citizen of Sparta they were inducted into the military. Soldiers were required to remain living in barracks, women managed their property whilst they remain in their barracks with other soldiers. Soldiers were drilled with constant military exercise and discipline training. Spartan mothers were believed to have given their sons a shield with the words “Return” With it or carried on it, implying that men were expected to come back victorious from war or not come back at all. “When a Spartan mother handed her son his shield, she exhorted him, 'Son, come back either with this or on it', supporting the existing fact on the pressure soldiers had when leaving for battle. Soldiers were permitted to retired from the military at the age of