THE SYSSISTIOB Flashcards
How was disobedience reduced
Small rations of food so he would neither be hungry or gorged
According to XENOPHEN why was the syssition created?
It is beloved by lycurgus to reduce disobedience of orders to a minimum
Lifestyle of Spartans
It was believed that just like the rey of the Greeks Spartans were living at home at EASE
They became politically active and minded joining the syssition
What was the syssition?
Military mess each Sparta had to contribute to. Contributed came from the kleros
What did spartan men share?
Communal meals in military barracks
How would they ather
In groups of 15 with each man bringing CHEESE AND FIGS AND A SUM OF MONEY for fish or meat
Why were groups mixed ages
Younger learn from older men
What was shared in the syssition
Meals and political disccussions as well as praise of citizens deeds
IMPRTANT WAY YOUNG MEN DEVELOPED AND TRAINED
