The other Greek city-states regarded the Spartans as utterly fanatical. At the same time, they were feared and secretly admired by many. They were the best soldiers of their time, said to go fearlessly to their deaths with a defiant smile on their faces.
Spartan soldiers were not only trained to be well disciplined, but also believed that love between men was the purest form of love
Ranking in 2023: 6.a
Ranking 2024: 3rd





