Well, it depends on the context of the wound : are you speaking of a wound during the training or during war ? Because, from what we know of the Agogê, it was highly probable that many children or teenagers would suffer from injuries. read more
The City State of Lakedaimon, of which Sparta is the capital, got its resources primarily from within it’s own borders. The Region of Messenia, and the Eurotas Valley are both very resource rich and beautiful regions. read more
As such, the Spartans permitted a headstone with the casualty's name and the simple inscription "in war" beneath it. 9 Most of these headstones existed on battlefields, but in some instances, bodies made it back to Sparta. read more