Social Structure
Elected annually by the Ekklesia mad up of 5 men
Who are the Ephors
They patrol the roads; with the job of killing helots
What is the Krypteia
Goddess of hunting, wild animals and vegetation
Who is Artemis Orthia
Engaged in mining, manufacturing, trade.
Who are the Periokoi
The alluvial plain Sparta is situated on
What is Lakonia
The Spartan council of elders
Who is the Gerousia
The name for the meals the Spartans (Homoioi) shared together
What is the Syssitia
The mythical twin Spartan heroes Castor and Polydeuces.
Who are the Dioscuri
an export product, reflecting the high quality of the craftsmen. (materials imported from Syria)
What is Ivory carving
The main river and water supply
What is the Eurotas river?
The assembly, Membership consisted of all Spartiates over 30
Who is the Ekklesia
Each boy (age 14-16) has to run the gauntlet, pick up cheese, and bring it back; whilst the Eirenes whip them.
What is the Festival of Artemis Orthia
Archer-god whose arrows never missed their target.
Who is Apollo
Wrote poems about nature, beauty and love
Who is Alcman
The name of the port which provided fish and supplies
What is Gytheum
Made up of Tresantes, Partheniai, Mothakes, Neodamodes and Trophimoi
Who are the inferiors?
Perfect for combat on open ground or level terrain
What is the Phalanx
the most important festival of all for the Spartans
What is the Hyakinthia?
A deliberate introduction to stop Spartans from purchasing luxuries
What are Pelanors
The mountain to the west were it was theorised babies were thrown off
What is Mt. Taygetus
“…enjoys supreme authority in matters of the highest importance…” – ARISTOTLE
The Ephorate
This is why half of the Spartan army always remained in Sparta.
What is the suppression of Helots
“...omens might hold back the day of joining battle or the beginning of a siege.” – XENOPHON
What is the Religious role of the kings
The valuable red dye used in the Spartan hoplites’ cloaks
What are Murex Molluscs
A stoa-like building with an altar, which surrounded on three sides the colossal, column-shaped statue of the god.
What is the Amyklaion