Spartan political institution
C30997
concept
The Spartan political institution was a mixed constitution combining dual kingship, a council of elders (Gerousia), elected magistrates (Ephors), and an assembly of male citizens to maintain military discipline, social order, and oligarchic control.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Spartan constitutional system | 1 |
| political institution of ancient Sparta | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Gerousia | — |
| Lycurgan reforms | Spartan constitutional system |
| Spartan kings | political institution of ancient Sparta |