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The Spartans of ancient Greece were always known as fierce warriors and determined fighters. Much of what we know about them is related to their military history and equally militarized society. Many of their cultural traits were focused on physical and mental prowess, on athleticism, and on Spartan supremacy over other Greek city-states. Often enough, physical training and the introduction to their military mindset was encouraged from a very early age. But no society is perfect, each producing its particular form of outcast. For the Spartans, being a misfit was inexcusable. It is believed that many of their unwanted members of society were cruelly disposed of. This gave rise to the myth of the Kaiadas Cave, a deep cavern into