Spartan Warrior Training

[Schmoe1]

I've always admired Spartan culture.  Not so much with the helots, but their simple way of life appeals to me.  Also their laconic way of speaking.  When Philip II of Macedonia sent a message to the Spartan king saying "if I invade Lakonia, you will be destroyed, never to rise again."  The Spartan king sent a single word in reply..."If."  I love that.

Ironically their way of life was also their downfall in the end.