Spartan Dietary Restrictions
Extravagant dining was strictly prohibited in ancient Spartan households. Instead, their meals were characterized by simplicity. Remember the lentil gruel with beef blood? That was a typical Spartan fare.
A typical Spartan meal typically consisted of lentil soup or barley porridge, often accompanied by cabbage and turnips. According to Homer, Spartans relished grain-based dishes and frequently enjoyed barley with wine and goat’s cheese.
