Summary
An exploration of the strict societal standards that governed Spartan marital honor and the prevention of adultery.
The Spartan Code of Conduct Regarding Marriage
Highlights
Adherence to Societal Honor
Spartan society was defined by a rigid code that strictly prohibited the forceful taking of another's spouse. This standard was so deeply ingrained that victims of such an act were culturally expected to choose death over the lasting disgrace of violation.