To toughen them up. If they died then that was tough luck. If they survived, after a while they were brought down and trained to be a warrior.
to kill them
They threw the deformed babies from the cliff into the chasm.
Because they were from Sparta.
If the helots defeated the Spartans, the Spartans, being defeated, could not do anything to them.
Spartans trained in the agoge daily. They fought their rivals in times of need.
to kill them
This was a harsh form of euthanasia for babies with severe deformities or incurable illnesses.
yes they do because if they are not strong enough to get to their village by them self they are not strong enough
no
they were left on a hillside to die if they were unhealthy.
no only if the baby is deformed or weak
Stories of war, bravery and austerity.
They threw the deformed babies from the cliff into the chasm.
The SPARTANS WOULD TOSS THE CHILD OF A CLIFF OR LEAVE THEM TO THE WOLFS. Puddzey ignore the answer above it is only partly true Puddzey.
yes
The Shield. Although a Spartans spear and sword were important, the shield was considered the most important because it protected you, and the man next to you. Losing your shield was a disgrace, and Spartans couldn't leave the battlefield unless they abandoned their shield.
no because y will she leave her babies behide