The earthquake sparked a revolt of the helots, the slave class of Spartan society.

However, before this can happen, the conflict between Spartan society and the convict underclass must be resolved.

Spartan society prided itself on being members of a broad ethnic group termed the Dorians, Dōrieis, in their language.

Spartan society can be represented by a three-layer pyramid ruled by the government.

In particular, the concept of equality played an important role in Spartan society.

Tyrtaeus's poetry is almost always interpreted teleologically, for signs of its subsequent impact on Spartan society.

Spartan society in the classical period was rigidly divided into several castes, each with assigned duties and privileges.

The Perioikoi came from similar origins as the helots but occupied a significantly different position in Spartan society.

Thus the practice neither proves nor disproves the role of pederasty in Spartan society.

Mothers were essentially the head of the households in Spartan society.