Bowie, Tamara Jade (2023) Spartan Morale: social practices to manage combat stress. Masters thesis, University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
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Abstract
This paper examines social practices to manage combat stress in Spartan hoplites in the 5th century. By utilising a modern multi-layered psychological profile designed by Jason Crowley, it considers the role of specific elements of Spartan society (its social structure, education system and its treatment of cowards) in promoting combat resilience. The model has been updated to consider modern combat psychology and unique challenges presented by the source material in relation to Sparta. By applying this methodology, this paper utilizes a specific case study of Spartan conflict – the second invasion of Xerxes – to assess the effectiveness of the identified social practices. Identifying the methodological layers within a Spartan context allowed this paper to discuss how 5th century Spartan hoplites maintained the will to engage in high stress situations such as melee combat.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D051 Ancient History D History General and Old World > DF Greece |
| Divisions: | Institutes and Academies > Institute of Education and Humanities > Academic Discipline: Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Lesley Cresswell |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Jul 2024 13:52 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Jul 2024 13:57 |
| URI: | https://repository.uwtsd.ac.uk/id/eprint/3039 |
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