Spartan

A Spartan is a resident or citizen of the kingdom of Sparta.

Spartans were known for being warriors and have a high sense of honor, and are known for fighting until death. At the age of eight, Spartans begin carrying wooden stakes to squeeze and harden their hands in preparation for fighting age. (XWP: "One Against an Army")

Spartans were hated across Greece for their perceived injustice. (HTLJ: "Mercenary")

A Spartan killed the 20 year old child of Petrakis, in a trap orchestrated by Xena. (HTLJ: "The Warrior Princess")

Aphrodite was given a petition from an single Athenian woman seeking a single Spartan for "fun and games." This forced Aphrodite to take a vacation. (HTLJ: "Love Takes a Holiday")

Hercules was known to fight alongside the Spartans, a fact that dismayed others when he organized the first Olympic Games between the Spartans and the Eleans. (HTLJ: "Let the Games Begin")

Spartan soldiers were outnumbered and slaughtered by the Persians while fighting alongside the Greeks at Marathon. (XWP: "One Against an Army")

List of Spartans

 * Atalanta
 * Damon
 * Lycus, a public official
 * Marcus, Magistrate of Sparta