Sparta: Lycurgus Flashcards
What was Lycurgus’ reforms to Spartan society?
The cooperation between the two kings and the council of the elders (the Gerousia).
The reduction of luxury consumption among men and women in Sparta.
Men becoming more dedicated to military service and dedication to the State of Sparta.
The institution of the Agoge
Redistribution of land as well as rewriting land inheritance laws as to make it more fair.
Common messes were introduced to combat the temptation of luxury.
Declaring all gold and silver currency invalid, declaring iron to be the only legitimate currency.
What was the name of the Oracle that contributed to the founding of the Gerousia?
The Great Rhetra.
What did Lycurgus do before reforming Spartan society?
Lycurgus travelled to Crete and Ionia to study forms of government to get a better idea of how to reform Spartan society.
