lacedemon

Updated: May 17, 2025

Or as in a chariot a mare of Thessalian breed, So is rose-red Helen, the glory of Lacedemon. The exact point of comparison is far from clear, but it must be some feature of beauty or grace. Such a comparison, says Margoliouth, is extraordinary in a Greek poet; he must have derived it from a non-Greek source.

Israel Abrahams - The Book of Delight and Other Papers

We observe that at Thebes and Lacedemon the attachment of an elder friend to a beloved youth was often deemed to be a part of his education; and was encouraged by his parents it was only shameful if it degenerated into licentiousness.

Plato - Symposium

In accordance with the freer manners, but not less virtuous habits of Lacedemon, maidens were there admitted as spectators and sharers of the gymnastic sports. Though clad only in the Spartan chiton, they took vigorous part in dancing and probably wrestling. The Athenian maid could not air even her modest garments in public with the consent of popular opinion.

Various - The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 19, May, 1859

They are an age removed from the useful literature and general information of the middle classes in their own country they talk familiarly of Sparta and Lacedemon, and have about the same idea of Russia as they have of Caffraria. Yours. Lisle. "Married to another, and that before those shoes were old with which she followed my poor father to the grave."

An English Lady - A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Part I. 1792: Described in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with General: and Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners

Struck with wonder at this presentation, Timon hastily replied, "My lands extended from Athens to Lacedemon." "O my good lord," said Flavius, "the world is but a world, and has bounds; were it all yours to give in a breath, how quickly were it gone!" Lucullus was the first applied to. As little success had the messenger who was sent to lord Lucius.

Charles Lamb - The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3 : Books for Children

They are an age removed from the useful literature and general information of the middle classes in their own country they talk familiarly of Sparta and Lacedemon, and have about the same idea of Russia as they have of Caffraria. Yours. Lisle. "Married to another, and that before those shoes were old with which she followed my poor father to the grave."

An English Lady - A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795, Complete: Described in a Series of Letters from an English Lady: with General: and Incidental Remarks on the French Character and Manners