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Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:50:14 +0100
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Hiya Loonies...
Ever wonder why the famous Spartan soldiers were so fearless in the face
of death...???
Wishes & Dreams...
- ANDREA
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WHY SPARTAN SOLDIERS WERE FEARLESS OF DEATH
The Spartans, at their height in the fifth century BC, were admired by
all the Greek world for their rigorous discipline, their absolute
bravery, their readiness to die rather than be conquered. To maintain
that discipline, they lived a harsh, communistic life. All ate at a
common table at which the famous "Spartan porridge" was served -
nourishing but simple.
An Athenian, a member of the most cultured and refined city in the Greek
world, asked permission to join the communal life of Sparta for one day.
Permission was granted, and at the close of the day, the Athenian turned
to a Spartan and said, "Now at last I understand why you Spartans are so
fearless in battle and so scornful of death."
"You do?" said the Spartan.
"Of course. With food like yours to return to, I too would prefer
death."
- Isaac Asimov
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