Summary
An examination of historical records regarding the enslavement of Athenian citizens by Spartans.
Spartan Relations with Athenian Citizens
Highlights
Freedom and Treaties
There is no historical evidence of Spartans enslaving Athenian citizens. Such actions would violate existing treaties, and the citizens themselves would have chosen death over the loss of their freedom.
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Original text
There is no record of any Spartan enslaving an Athenian citizen. For such an act is utterly contrary to their treaties; had anyone been subjected to such enslavement, they would have taken their own life rather than endure the loss of their freedom.