How did they party in ancient Sparta?

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I went to one of those Greek parties expecting all kinds of debauchery and excess but it was really a rather Spartan affair.

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Preparing for battles or killing helots to keep the rest in line.

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Vince Vaughn Party GIF

Granted, I’d be the guy off in the corner petting the lion cubs…

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On the way home(r) did you stick to the public streets or walk a Path anon.
(yeah the spellings off but it’s all I got!)

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Like it’s 668 BCE?

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I’ll take Athens any day over Sparta.

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Except one of those days when they were having a plague.

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Or a tyrant or a lawgiver like Draco.
Or a freeborn woman.

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Time to party like a Sparty!

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If you’re British wear a parky (if the weather is inclement or there is any chance of precipitation)

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