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What meals did Spartans eat?

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According to ancient accounts, a visitor to Sparta famously remarked that after tasting the local "black broth," he understood why the Spartans were so willing to face death in battle. This notorious dish was the foundation of an intensely disciplined and utilitarian diet designed for endurance, not pleasure.