Anthony Sattin

The luxurious lives of Sparta’s women

Famously beautiful, witty and promiscuous, they ruled the roost while their men endured one long boot camp, says Andrew Bayliss

Dancers during the Karneia, the religious festivals celebrated in Sparta in honour of Apollo Karneios, the protector of cattle. Bridgeman Images

  • The Spartans

    Andrew J. Bayliss

    OUP, pp. 192, £10

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