Daily Life in Sparta
What was it like to grow up in ancient Sparta? Let’s explore their schools, food, and routines!
Spartan Kids
Boys started training at age 7! They lived in groups called agoge and learned discipline and teamwork.
Girls in Sparta
Spartan girls trained too! They learned sports, dance, and how to stay strong and healthy.
Food and Meals
Spartans ate simply—black broth (soup!), barley bread, and cheese. Yum?
Homes & Clothes
They wore red cloaks and lived in stone homes. Everything was simple and strong—just like them!
Spartan Childhood
In sparta, kids were encouraged to steal food, espacially boys. If they were caught, they were punished, not for stealing, but for getting caught.
Spartan kids were taught to speak little and act bravely. That’s where the word “laconic” comes from!
Spartan Girls were provided with more civil rights then boys, but were still not considered part of the government
Food and Meals
Sparta was known for its military power and spimplicity. Their staple food was barley, which was often made into bread or porridge. They also ate meat, including pork, wild game, and sometimes fish. A common dish was black broth (melas zomos), made from boiled pig's blood, vinegar, and salt. Fruits like figs, olives, and grapes, along with legumes and vegetables, were also part of their diet. Olive oil was a staple for cooking and added healthy fats.
Homes and Clothes
In daily life, Spartans, both men and women, wore simple tunics (chitons or peplos). These tunics were typically made of wool or linen and could be worn at various lengths, with women generally wearing them to their ankles and men to their knees. Spartans also wore cloaks (himations or chlamys). Spartan homes were typically simple, one or two-story structures built with dried mud bricks and clay roof tiles. They often had a central courtyard. Spartan men lived in barracks until the age of 30, spending most of their time there training and serving in the army.