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1. Sparta
   [SPAR-ta] A city in southern Greece. The Spartans were famous for their strict military training and powerful army.
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2. Sparta
   [n] - an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess
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3. Sparta
   Ancient Greek city-state in the southern Peloponnese (near Sparte), developed from Dorian settlements in the 10th century BC. The Spartans, known for their military discipline and austerity, took...
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4. Sparta
   noun an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC
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5. Sparta
   ancient capital of the Laconia district of the southeastern Peloponnese, Greece, and capital of the present-day nomós (department) of Lakonía on the ... [50 related articles]
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6. Sparta
   Sparta (spär'tu) , city of ancient Greece, capital of Laconia, on the Eurotas (Evrótas) River in the Peloponnesus.Sections in this article:IntroductionSpartan SocietyHistoryBibliography
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7. Sparta
   Ancient Greek city-state in the southern Peloponnese (near Sparte), developed from Dorian settlements in the 10th century BC. The Spartans, known for their military discipline and austerity, took part in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars. The Dorians formed the ruling race in Sparta, the original inhabitants being divided into perioec...
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8. Sparta
   `Sparta` (Doric Σπάρτα; Attic Σπάρτη Spartē) or `Lacedaemon`, was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece, situated on the banks of the River Eurotas in Laconia, in south-eastern p=91-->--> It emerged as a political entity around the 10th century B...
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9. Sparta
   (disambiguation) `Sparta` was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece. Sparti (municipality) is the modern city on the site of Sparta in Laconia. `Sparta` or `Sparti` may also refer to: In mythology : Places : ;Canada ;El Salvador ;Honduras ;United States ;Venezuela ; Turkey Sports : Brands and products : Popular culture : See also :
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10. Sparta
    (town) `Sparta` is a town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,750 at the 2000 census. Geography: According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 127.6 km² (49.3 mi²), all land. The La Crosse River, Black River, and Beaver Creek run...
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11. Sparta
    (band) `Sparta` is an American band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. Founding members Jim Ward (vocalist/guitarist) and Tony Hajjar (drummer) are former members of post-hardcore group At the Drive-In. Keeley Davis (guitarist) is the former frontman of Engine Down. History: Austere:...
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12. Sparta
    (mythology) In Greek mythology, `Sparta` was the daughter of Eurotas by Clete. She was wife of Lacedaemon (also her uncle) by whom she became the mother of Amyclas and Eurydice of Argos (no relation to Orpheus` Eurydice). The city of Sparta is said to have been named after her; however, the c...
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13. Sparta
    (magazine) ΣPARTA (ISSN 1751-0007) magazine, is a semiannual educational periodical dedicated to the ancient Spartan and Greek history, with a readership that mainly represent teachers, historians, re-enactors and other individuals interested in the history of ancient Greece. The magazine ...
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14. Sparta
    (Athletic club) `Sparta Atletik` is a Danish track and field club, and one of the leading clubs in Denmark. The club is known for winning the major part of the individual medals at the Danish championships, and having the most athletes represented on the different national teams. The most fam...
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