They answered to the paidonomos or "boy-herder," an upper-class official who was tasked with overseeing the entire Spartan education system.

Paides

The paides were taught the basics of reading and writing, but even the early stages of education focused on the development of skills that would encourage military prowess. Boys would compete in athletic events such as running and wrestling, as well as choral dance performances. Notably, paides were expected to steal food for themselves and their eiren,

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