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What was a slave called in Sparta?
helot
What is an example of a helot?
A slave in Sparta.
Sparta used what to control its citizens?
The helot
What does helot means in ancient Greek?
A helot is a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta. Or slave
What is a helot?
Helots where the serfs of Sparta. Serf meaning they were not free men, nor were they slaves.
What was another name for a slave in ancient Sparta?
The name for a slave in ancient Sparta was "Helot", meaning "imperior" in Greek.
What ceremony did boys go through before becoming men in Greece?
It was different in different cities. In Sparta, the youth had to kill a helot with his bare hands.
Is a helot a priest?
No, a helot is not a priest. In ancient Sparta, helots were a subjugated population primarily composed of the indigenous people of Messenia, who were forced to work the land for the Spartan citizens. They were essentially serfs and had no political rights, unlike priests, who typically held religious authority and responsibilities.
Is a helot a warrior?
No, a helot is a greek and spartan slave
What does the world helot mean?
The term "helot" historically refers to a class of serfs in ancient Sparta who were bound to the land and primarily worked for the Spartan citizens. They were often subjected to harsh treatment and had limited rights, existing in a state of subjugation. The word has since come to symbolize any oppressed or subjugated group, highlighting themes of servitude and inequality in various contexts.
What is a spartan slave?
a helot
Who were the HELOT?
They were the servants or peasants.
