It should be noted that Spartan women were also great fighters and the fact that women did fight contributed to Sparta's reputation as being fierce and dedicated warriors. Spartans did not live with their "families" rather men lived in barracks and children left home shortly before puberty to train as warriors. | It should be noted that Spartan women were also great fighters and the fact that women did fight contributed to Sparta's reputation as being fierce and dedicated warriors. Spartans did not live with their "families" rather men lived in barracks and children left home shortly before puberty to train as warriors. |