agoge

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The Spartan system of military education introduced by Lycurgus during the Archaic age. Beginning at age 7, children left their families and entered disciplined military training. This weakened family loyalties while increasing group solidarity among peers who would serve together in the military
Latin - English
channel for drawing off water (mining)
English - English
Melodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as ductus in medieval music
In ancient Greek music: Tempo or pace; rhythmical movement
The Spartan system of military education introduced by Lycurgus during the Archaic age. Beginning at age 7, children left their families and entered disciplined military training. This weakened family loyalties while increasing group solidarity among peers who would serve together in the military