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Ancient Sparta Society
has mystified modern and ancient scholars alike. Ancient Scholars
such as Xenophon, Plato and [ Aristotle,
Eumenes,
Agamemnon
] are our most useful fourth century scholars. Modern scholars
claim that the 'myth' of Sparta grew from the writings of [
Plato,
Xenophon,
Antipater
] who idealised the Spartan constitution and way of life.
This 'myth' of Sparta was aided by Sparta's differences from the rest
of the Hellenistic world. Unlike much of the Hellenistic world Sparta
was ruled by a [ monarchy,
democracy,
oligarchy
] The Spartan system intrigued ancient writers who both deplored
and respected the system.
The Spartan education system also made it different from the rest of
the Greek world. In no other society was physical activity so prized
and no where else were [ slaves,
women,
old
men ]
given so much freedom and involvement in the education system. Their
physical ability also made them great competitors in the [
Mediterranean,
Pan
Hellenic,
Olympic
] games, which was a source of great pride for the
Spartans.