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Lacedaemonia and the bronzed cuirass that was bestowed upon all of the Spartans with their helmet. Every Spartan wore a scarlet robe to represent them as Spartans. The Helots would usually accompany the Spartans in battles and provide ranged support, for the Spartans thought of archery as a job unfit for a true warrior. The Helots also set camps and performed labour for the Spartans whilst on campaign.
Author: DocumentaryMacedonia; Tags: Macedonia Ellas Greece Athens Hoplites Philip Macedo Alexander the Great Makedonia Hellas


















