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Despite the general modern historical misconception of Sparta as a reflection of an 'ostia' society, Spartan society was 'culturally very much like the average Greek city-state of the day.'1 Indeed, a culmination of factors and aspects were the significant contributors to the development of Spartan society. Sparta's unique and 'balanced' political structure combining democracy, oligarchy and monarchical elements provided the foundations for political strength and stability. Features of the Spartan government such as the ephorate, the gerousia and ekklesia demonstrated the refined stratification of Spartan politics, while revealing the extent of power each respective authority exercised. The 'militaristic' educational system of the 'agoge' portrayed the development of a 'war-driven' society, whilst implying it as a possible aspect for the perception of an 'ostia' Sparta. The significant economic roles of the helots and the perioikoi reveal the importance of these minor social classes in the functioning of the...

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