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The main difference between the Spartan and Athenian is that Athenians wore a breastplate and did not have the Red cape that Spartans wore. Spartans did not wear the breastplate but instead fought only armed with Shield and Weapon.

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Is Athena goddess Spartan or Athenian?

Neither she was a goddess, an "Olympian".


What was a Spartan foot soldier?

A Spartan foot soldier was a citizen of the city state of Sparta and is known as a Hoplite who was heavily armoured and fought within a tightly knit infantry formation known as a phalanx . ~ Look to the related link below for additional information .


Why did Athena have a Spartan helmet?

Athena's helmet was not specifically Spartan, it was the helmet used by a Greek infantryman, a "hoplite" which was the backbone of all Greek polis (i.e.city states). The Hoplites of Sparta of course were the most famous because of their military superiority in ancient Greece.Mostly in time between 650-470BC. Athena wears a helmet as in addition to being Goddess of Wisdom, she was also Goddess of a Just War.


What is the future life and work of an Athenian female and a Spartan female at birth?

At birth, an Athenian female's future life is largely confined to the domestic sphere, where she is expected to marry, manage the household, and raise children, with limited education and public engagement. In contrast, a Spartan female is encouraged to be physically active and educated, preparing her for a more robust role in society, including property ownership and contributing to the warrior culture of Sparta. While Athenian women have restricted freedoms, Spartan women enjoy a degree of independence and responsibility, reflecting their city-states' differing values.


What was the major battle in the Peloponnesian War?

The Battle of Aegospotami where the Spartan Admiral Lysander decisively defeated the Athenian navy which effectively ended the Peloponnesian War .

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What education system was better athenian or spartan and why?

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What was the conflict of the peloponnesian war?

A struggle between the Athenian empire/league and the Spartan-led Peloponnesian League.


During the Peloponnesian War the Athenian navy was destroyed at the battle of?

Battle of Aigospotamai where the Peloponnesian fleet led by the Spartan admiral Lysander destroyed the Athenian fleet.Battle of Aegospotami where the Spartan Lysander destroyed the Athenian fleet.


What were Spartan and Athenian advantages in the war?

What war are we talking about.


What were spartan and Athenian advantages in war?

What war are we talking about.


did spartan woman have more rights than athenian woman?

Spartan women had more rights and freedoms than Athenian women. Spartan women were educated, could own property, and participate in sports, while Athenian women had limited rights and were mostly confined to the home as wives and mothers.


Who were the 300.?

The "300" were Spartan hoplite soldiers led by their king Leonidas who fought at the battle of Thermopylae .


What did spartan athenian society emphasize the most?

Spartan society emphasized military training, discipline, and physical fitness. Athenian society emphasized democracy, education, philosophy, and the arts.


Is Athena goddess Spartan or Athenian?

Neither she was a goddess, an "Olympian".


How was education of spartan boys different from the education of athenian boys?

Spartan boys were taught to fight, kick, spit, bite, scratch and get into fights with other boys. Athenian boys were learnt to be polite and to be civilised.


What was life for Spartan women's?

They had more freedom than Athenian women. Spartan women could also learn how to wrestle and how to race.


How were athenian and spartan result of the wars?

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