Worship of Artemis in Ancient Sparta

Abstract

The Lady of the Willow Whips was a term paper written to explore the relationship between Sparta's youth and the worship of Artemis, specifically regarding the unique relationship. Spartan boys had with her. The infamous "Whipping Ceremony" plays an essential role in the culmination of the boys' learning within the military schools of Sparta (agōgē). This poster summarizes some of that information and shows the archaeological area the ceremony occurred.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jessica Romney