The analysis of spartan ΣΥΣΣÍΤΙΑ in Xenophonand Plutarch

Authors

  • Franko Benacchio Streeter Universidad Adolfo Ibañez

Abstract

We analyze the ideological importance of “commonmess” in the image given to us by Xenophon and Plutarch regaring the Spartan social and political organization, especially as regards its relevance as a mechanism of economic equality and educational training of the citizen.

Keywords:

Spartan legislation, συσσίτια, φιδίτια, polis, social cohesion, civic education