Women in Sparta
What made Spartan women political influencers?
4.3 (18)
35 mins
Explore the freedoms and roles of Spartan women and how they were trained to be strong mothers and contributors to Sparta’s military strength and politics. Discover the societal pressures on Spartan women regarding beauty, power, and motherhood.
Ep 1:
How Did Spartan Mothers Enforce Honor?
Ep 2:
How Were Spartan Girls Educated?
Ep 3:
What Does Helen’s Cult Reflect About Spartan Women?
Ep 4:
Why Did Spartan Women Have Children with Helots?
Ep 5:
How Did Spartan Beauty Standards Shape Women’s Roles?
Ep 6:
How Were Women's Property Rights Different in Sparta and Athens?
Ep 7:
Did Spartan Women Take Part in Horseback Riding?
Ep 8:
Did Wealthy Greek Women Influence Spartan Politics?
Discussions (13)
Roman
Level 5 · 10 mo agoYep! The equestrian stuff is accurate. Archaeologists found tons of horse votives at the shrines.
Emerson
Level 6 · 10 mo agoCleomenes marrying his rival’s widow looks super shady. he just wanted her fortune to bankroll his reforms. Definitely a political marriage.
Frank
Level 4 · 8 mo agoThe shield quote is legit, Plutarch confirmed it.
