This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1822 edition. Excerpt: ...this period had their skirishes and mock-fights, in which they fre y endangered their lives: they were also annually whipped at the altar of Diana; and the boy who bore this punishment with the greatest fortitude, was highly honoured, Q. What were their other exercises? A. The Spartan youth of both sexes were ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1822 edition. Excerpt: ...this period had their skirishes and mock-fights, in which they fre y endangered their lives: they were also annually whipped at the altar of Diana; and the boy who bore this punishment with the greatest fortitude, was highly honoured, Q. What were their other exercises? A. The Spartan youth of both sexes were exercised together in running, wrestling, shooting with the bow, and throwing the quoit and javelin. Q. What effect had all these exercises upon them? A. The exercises to which the Spartan youth were inured, gave strength, agility, and velocity to the body; and to the mind, firmness, resolution, patience, and contempt of death. Q. What was their usual food? A. The Spartan youth were permitted to eat flesh; and they were always present at the public entertainments, at which they heard the aged relate the great achievements performed during their lives, and the happiness and giory of those who had shed their blood in defence of their country. Q. Were they allowed to be inattentive to what was here said? A. No: at the public suppers they were questioned by their directors, concerning the deeds of their ancestors; and if they were at a loss how to reply, they were exposed to the ontempt of their companions; but if they displayed an acute and generous disposition, thej were applauded, and considered as the future supports of the state? Q. How long did they continue in this state of discipline? A. These exercises continued till they arrived at the age of 30; they were then ranked amongst the men, were permitted to marry, to enter the army, or to hear any office in the state. Q. What was the education of the females? A. The discipline of the Spartan virgins was as severe a.-that of the young men, with whom they performed their public exercises: ..
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