Yes, both Spartan boys and girls received military training, though in different forms. Boys entered the agoge, a rigorous education and training program focused on physical fitness, combat skills, and discipline, starting at the age of seven. Girls also underwent physical training to prepare them for motherhood and to produce strong offspring, as well as to defend their homes in times of war. This emphasis on military readiness was central to Spartan society.
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