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would have had difficulty extracting milk from a nipple. This suggests that the ancient Greeks may have invested extra care and resources in raising disabled infants, rather killing them. Contrary to previous beliefs, Greek men with disabilities or physical infirmities were generally exempt from military campaigns and battles. In Memorabilia, Xenophon suggests that men with bodily weakness or illness were considered liabilities in battle. Additionally, during

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