Childbearing Quote by Plutarch
![“[The Spartans] ordered the maidens to exercise themselves with wrestling, running, throwing the quoit, and casting the dart, to the end that the fruit they conceived might, in strong and healthy bodies, take firmer root and find better growth, and withal that they, with this greater vigour, might…” quote by Plutarch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/914/plutarch-597_childbearing_the-spartans-ordered-the-maidens-to-exer_640648.jpg)
““[The Spartans] ordered the maidens to exercise themselves with wrestling, running, throwing the quoit, and casting the dart, to the end that the fruit they conceived might, in strong and healthy bodies, take firmer root and find better growth, and withal that they, with this greater vigour, might be the more able to undergo the pains of childbearing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Parallel Lives, Plutarch, 1st century AD
Spartans trained women in athletics to ensure strong, healthy mothers capable of bearing children.
In simple terms: Athletic training for women improves health and childbirth.
Key Takeaway
Promote physical fitness for women.
Themes
health
childbirth
physical training
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- military training
- education
- parenting
- community health
Key Concepts
Greek culture
gender roles
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How does physical fitness affect maternal health?
- What cultural factors influence women's exercise?
A Different Perspective
Modern societies may not prioritize women's athletic training for reproductive health.
