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Lycurgus (/ l aɪ ˈ k ɜːr ɡ ə s /; Greek: Λυκοῦργος Lykourgos) was the legendary lawgiver of Sparta, credited with the formation of its eunomia (' good order '), [1] involving political, economic, and social reforms to produce a military-oriented Spartan society in accordance with the Delphic oracle.
Lycurgus 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.
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.
Jul 18, 2023 · 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 was the legendary lawgiver of Sparta. Plutarch describes the life of Lycurgus as if Lycurgus had been a real person.
In Greek mythology, Lycurgus (/laɪˈkɜːrɡəs/; Ancient Greek: Λυκοῦργος Lykoûrgos, Ancient Greek: [lykôrɡos]; also Lykurgos, Lykourgos) was the king of the Edoni in Thrace, son of Dryas, the "oak", and father of a son whose name was also Dryas.
Mar 8, 2017 · Lycurgus is known as the lawgiver of Sparta much as Solon is known as the lawgiver of Athens. Lycurgus is an even more legendary figure than his Athenian counterpart. Skip to content
