In the final part of the miniseries I look at Spartan marriage, money and mothers as well as a range of other topics. I hope you've enjoyed these Sparta episodes, why not let me know?

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Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

Reading list and modern sources used:

Bershadsky, N. The Argive Women, Beards and Democracy

Dwight, Z. Maidens and the Spartan Marriage Practice.

Hodkinson, S. 'Blind Ploutos'?: Contemporary images of the role of wealth in classical Sparta

Kennell, NM. Gymnasium of Virtue: education & culture in ancient Sparta

Millender, EG. Spartan Literacy revisited

Pomeroy, S. Spartan Women

Scott, AG. Plural Marriage and the Spartan State