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Lycurgus (/ l aɪ ˈ k ɜːr ɡ ə s /; Greek: Λυκοῦργος Lykoȗrgos; fl. c. 820 BC) was the legendary lawgiver of Sparta. He is credited with establishing the military-oriented reformation of Spartan society in accordance with the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. All his reforms promoted the three Spartan virtues: equality (among citizens ...
Nov 7, 2022 · Lycurgus is considered the semi-mythical founder of classical Sparta and responsible for all of the city-state ’s laws as well as its military and political institutions. He became better known to generations of Spartans as the lawgiver. He transformed Sparta into one of the most efficient military powers of Ancient Greece.
- Donald L. Wasson
Lycurgus (flourished 7th century bc ?) was traditionally the lawgiver who founded most of the institutions of ancient Sparta. Scholars have been unable to determine conclusively whether Lycurgus was a historical person and, if he did exist, which institutions should be attributed to him.
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Jul 18, 2023 · Overview. Lycurgus, son of Dryas or Ares, was king of the Edonians in Thrace. He is best remembered for attacking Dionysus and his followers when he found them in his kingdom. For this act of impiety, Lycurgus was severely punished (though the exact punishment varies across ancient sources).
Feb 16, 2019 · Lycurgus, according to Plutarch, was the younger son of one of these two kings. His older brother's wife was pregnant when both Lycurgus' brother and father died, and so, the unborn would have become king—assuming it was a boy—in time. Lycurgus' sister-in-law proposed to Lycurgus, saying she would do away with the child if he would marry her.
Lycurgus (born c. 390 bc —died c. 324) was an Athenian statesman and orator noted for his efficient financial administration and vigorous prosecutions of officials charged with corruption. Lycurgus supported Demosthenes’ opposition to Macedonian expansion.
Mar 8, 2017 · Athens had its Solon, and Sparta had its Lycurgus the lawgiver. Like the origins of Lycurgus' legal reforms, the man himself is wrapped in legend. Herodotus 1.65.4 says the Spartans thought the laws of Lycurgus came from Crete. Xenophon takes a contrary position, arguing Lycurgus made them up; while Plato says the Delphic Oracle provided the laws.
