Lycurgus Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Lycurgus?
A
The legendary lawgiver of Sparta.
Uncle of the young King.
2
Q
When was Lycurgus said to be around?
A
Approximately 750 BC.
3
Q
What institutions did Lycurgus form?
A
The Agoge
The Syssitia
The Gerousia
4
Q
What was the Syssitia?
A
The practice of all Spartan men eating together in common mess halls.
