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Sparta | '''Sparta''' was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. It emerged as a political entity around the 10th century BC, when the invading Dorians subjugated the local, non-Dorian population. From c. 650 BC it rose to become the dominant military land-power in ancient Greece. | ||
* In [[Young Hercules: Cheiron's Warriors]], Ares says that he's looking for war, and Strife replies, "What's the matter, Sparta not keeping you busy enough?" | * In [[Young Hercules: Cheiron's Warriors]], Ares says that he's looking for war, and Strife replies, "What's the matter, Sparta not keeping you busy enough?" | ||
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Sparta was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. It emerged as a political entity around the 10th century BC, when the invading Dorians subjugated the local, non-Dorian population. From c. 650 BC it rose to become the dominant military land-power in ancient Greece.
- In Young Hercules: Cheiron's Warriors, Ares says that he's looking for war, and Strife replies, "What's the matter, Sparta not keeping you busy enough?"
