Athenians were more in numbers but they lacked Strategical Warfare. However both of them did worship Offspring of Zeus. Ares and Athena were brother and sister. The Rivalry of Athens and Sparta was a Sibling like rivalry at first. But in the end, Sparta forced Athens into surrender. Athens and Sparta did rule in other city states also. read more
Athens was fundamentally a democracy; Sparta was an oligarchy. Both Sparta and Athens were militarily strong, though in different ways. Sparta's military strength rested in its army, composed of the best-trained and most powerful warriors of ancient times. read more
In Athens women did chores such as weaving or cooking, but in Sparta the women were free of all such chores. War Between Athens and Sparta Athens and Sparta were two rival city-states, while the latter had very well trained military and soldiers, the former boasted of a good navy. read more