Laws of Lycurgus
Spartan girls were trained like boys - to wrestle, run, and swim - so they would be strong wives and mothers. Lycurgus created ephors (five advisors) to watch over the kings. He made Spartans use heavy iron money so no one would want to hoard wealth. When Charilaus grew up, Lycurgus made everyone swear to obey the laws until he returned - then he left and never came back, binding them to his laws forever.
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Comprehension
Describes how Spartan girls were trained to wrestle, run, and swim
Cause & Consequence
Explains why girls were trained: to be strong mothers who raised strong children
Significance
Recognizes Lycurgus's cleverness in binding Spartans to his laws forever
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