on continuing education trips. The Army Professional Culture. “Professional” is not usually the first adjective that comes to mind when describing
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perioeci and the helots both played an important role in the economic and military aspects of Spartan society‚ and contributed much to Sparta’s fame and military prowess. For the Spartan citizens‚ the other aspects of their life were left to the perioeci and the helots. Plutarch describes the perioeci as the "dwellers round about"‚ a substantial group of mixed origin who achieved their status in a number of ways‚ and that their "commercial and economic role must have become very important". Charles McArver
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Imagine trying to overpower an army of soldiers‚ or hoplites‚ that covers about ten football fields. Imagine the fear you would experience as they rushed at you with their sharp bronze spears. Sparta had one of the most powerful armies of their time and conquered miles upon miles of land with their legions of Spartans. No civilization could surpass the greatness of the Spartan army or navy. They were hopeless against the relentless city-state that was a huge army base. Sparta was one of the most
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decisive defeat of the Spartan hoplite army by the armed forces of Thebes at the battle of Leuctra in 371 B.C. ended an epoch in Greek military history and permanently altered the Greek balance of power. One by one‚ the old certainties of the ’Golden Age’ of the fifth century had been challenged and overthrown‚ but the image of Spartan military invincibility had‚ until this moment‚ remained a secure bastion. Once‚ the very sight and sound of an advancing line of Spartan soldiers had been enough
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others. For example in class we learned that spartan women were more dominant in society compared to other women in Greece. Knowing this information it made me think how life was like for spartan women? What they did in their spare time? Since the men spent most of their time in the military I predict that the life of a spartan women will consist of caring for the children as well as providing food for the family. The Search Researching spartan women was not that much of a struggle since they
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The Spartan Military was one of the most feared militaries of its time. Located in the southern region of the Peloponnesus‚ Sparta was centralized around military dominance. Beginning at a young age‚ Spartan boys were pushed both physically and mentally. Every day was a test. Lycurgus‚ a Spartan Tyrant‚ was revered as God with his reforms to transform Sparta into the ultimate weapon‚ militarization. The Spartan military was the most feared military in the world for their way of life‚ ruthless training
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What are the main features of the Spartan agoge and what did the agoge contribute to Spartan society? Sparta was unique in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution‚ which completely focused on military training and excellence. From the age of seven a Spartan boy would compete in a series of stages which help constructs the identity for which these Spartan warriors are known to be. With knowledge passed through such an education Sparta was able to produce a military force like no
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provide their own weaponry‚ so families would often pass down their weapons‚ armor and shields. It was a huge honour for a Spartan to go into battle with his father’s old weaponry‚ especially the family shield. This was also a reason as to why Spartans would never retreat‚ as to leave your ancestral weapons and run would be seen as a disgrace to Sparta and the warrior’s family. Spartan shields had a symbolic essence to each soldier and those who left their shields behind would be punished afterwards. A
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strong can call themselves Spartans. They did what they were trained‚ born‚ and bred to do. High honour to die in battle.) He really value his culture‚ and the way he lived‚ spoke‚ and acted was a reflection of his culture. His culture influenced his character. Honesty‚ He tells it like it is. Told the Persian messenger that even he would be accountable for his words. Even though the hunchback guy (I didn’t get his name) showed a passion and pride for being a Spartan‚ the king had to deny him for
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Spartans and Special Forces; Who’s the toughest? Origins of Western Culture‚ HUM 101 The Spartans were the Special Forces (SF) of their time. Now we have Delta Force‚ Navy SEALS‚ Green Berets‚ Marine Force RECON and Army Rangers. All are small elite groups of warriors trained to kill. How many of today’s warriors would equal one Spartan? Given the vast differences in technology and the way that battles are fought‚ who would come out on top? Spartan warriors are taken from their
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