GNHU281- Sparta Notes PDF

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Spartan government
Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia
Artemis
Helos
Perioikoi
Military training
Spartan culture
Way Spartan boys were raised
Ephebes
Ephors
Sparta vs. Athens...

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GNHU281 Sparta Spartans do Not set up colonies - Exclusive for their native citizens ● “Helos” : names for the slaves inhabiting Sparta. Over 30% population of Sparta ● “Perioikoi” : Were looked down upon in Spartan society. Did NOT participate in the sports games. “dwellers  round about’, were neighbouring people, often constituting groups of subjects or half-citizens” (Oxford Reference). Sparta: No literature / No art / Archaeological records are NONEXISTENT Priorities: Protecting & Fighting for Sparta Sparta vs. Athens Architectural remains from Athens and None from Sparta No tombstones for the dead Spartans (seen as unnecessary) Kingship in Sparta - NO DEMOCRACY Sparta does not engage in Commerce 8th Century Villages around city of Sparta were enslaved by Spartans Age of 7- Mothers gave their sons to the Spartan state ● Institution = Harsh and Cruel to train them to be warriors ● “Ephebes” (male adolescent) given small cloak and reed mat. Not given enough food. No shoes. ● 12yo: Hair cut short ● 20yo: Can grow hair and beard ● Arranged marriage → NO wedding ceremony and females would marry at 18yo Spartan Women ● Babies were inspected → Babies drowned if not satisfactory ● Spartan women did NO chores ● Spartan women in charge of the household (can read and right, managed slaves) ● Exercise was encouraged Population Population plummets because women seldom procreate

Gov’t Structure of Sparta Executive power divided→ 2 Men 1) Law 2) Military Yearly, Spartans “Ephors” (over the age of 30) would advise these 2 kings Religion Artemis was the Spartan’s patron goddess Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia: temple of worship Offerings given Lead figurines are found in the Orthia...