Beyond Black Broth: What was a typical Spartan meal?
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The most notorious element of the Spartan diet was *melas zomos*, or black broth, a notoriously unappetizing concoction of pork, blood, and vinegar that symbolized their rigorous discipline. However, to truly understand what was a typical Spartan meal, one must look past this grim reputation to their entire dietary philosophy.
