=SPARTA=
They endured unbelievable pain and hardship to become a superior Spartan soldier and citizen! Taken away from thir parents at age 7, they lived a harsh and often brutal life in the soldiers barracks. They were beaten by older children who started fights to help make them tough and strong. They were often were whipped in front of groups of other Spartans, including thir parents, but never cried out in pain. They were given very little food, but encouraged to steal food, instead. If caught stealing, they were beaten. To avoid severe pain, they learned to be cunning, to lie, to cheat, to steal, and how to get away with it!Some of them are members of the Spartan secret police (Krypteia) and enjoy spying on slaves. If they find a slave who is showing signs of leadership,they had orders to kill them immediately. they are fierce, capable, and proud of your strength. They knew they were superior and are delighted to be Spartan!
=SPARTAN GOALS AND BEHAVIOR AT THE OLYMPICS=
Win at all costs. Lie, cheat, do whatever it takes. If you can't win, at least beat your archrival, those silly citizens of Athens. You are the proud and fierce Spartans! Dress alike with matching arm bands or buttons. Be loud but polite to your teacher who is your superior officer. Be on time. Be disciplined. Keep records. Make up a chant for Sparta, and chant it, while marching in unison, wherever you go. Make up a secret salute, and salute your fellow Spartans. Plot secretly with other Greek city-states to sabotage any Athenian chance at victory. Cheer only for your fellow Spartans at each event. Lie, cheat, steal, but do not get caught, because that is the Spartan way. Good luck at the games.
