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» Robin Fowler - Spartan lifestyle

Ironic indeed! But I think that the freedoms that the Spartan women were allowed, and that were so reviled by the more "proper" Greek city-states, were a means to an end. There was definitely a reason behind their ability to exercise and fraternize. These supposed freedoms were a way for the Spartan women to perfect their skills at procreation, in effect to produce stronger and more disciplined Spartan soldiers. These "freedoms", I think, were simply an extension of Spartan diligence, discipline, and endurance.

Thanks for you comment Rosemary!