Mind over Matter
An informational announcement on Athenian superiority.
Sparta's Uncertain Values
All this you hear about Sparta being a better city is simply an elaborate lie. The only thing the Spartans value is a strong offensive military, which will probably result in most of the Spartan men being killed or horribly maimed. Is that where you want your children to grow up? In a world where they are thrown out for the wolves if they are born weak?
Spartan Military
Just because nearly fifty percent of the Spartan population is is the military, it doesn't mean that their city-state is safer. What it means is that most of that fifty percent will die in battle. And for what? Glory? Honor? War is not glory or honor, war is death and destruction.
Cruel Spartan Military Training
Spartan boys are trained for the military starting at age seven. They are told to steal, but if they are caught they are whipped. This is cruel, and of course hypocritical. The boys deserve a childhood and they aren't going to enjoy it if it is all about killing and plundering.
Athenian Craft and Knowledge
Here in Athens we value knowledge, craftsmanship, and wisdom. With these skills we can create a city-state that will last for eons with its monuments and culture, and we won't wipe ourselves out with war-hungry stupidity.
Athenian Economy
On the left is a typical ship used to trade goods in Athens. Being on the Mediterranean coast, most of our trade is by sea. We barter with honey, olives, and pottery, some of our most valuable and most abundant resources. Besides trade, we also specialize in tourism. People come from all over the world come to view our tremendous markets and architecture.
Greek Statues
This is an example of the beautiful artwork that us Athenians can produce with our tools and creativity.
Athenian Agora
The Athenians use agoras such as this as meeting places and shops to house their wares and discuss matters.
Ancient Greek Drachmas
These were used as currency in ancient Greek city states. Of course Athens had lots.
Athenian Sports
Just because Athenians don't enjoy war it does not mean they aren't athletic. Actually, it was Athenians that invented the Olympic Games, which just drives the point home. Athens wants its citizens to be well-rounded, which means that they should have an interest in sports.
Treatment of Non-citizens
Athenian women are not allowed to vote, but have access to multiple jobs. Athenian slaves are mostly treated fairly and often work in the fields. In Sparta, women are treated equally to men, but slaves are often killed because of the Spartan's fear of a revolt.
Sparta or Athens?
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