No, Ancient Greeks probably didn't kill their 'weak' babies
It's a tale as old as history -- but it could be a misleading tale.
Source: zmescience.com
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It's a tale as old as history -- but it could be a misleading tale.
The idea of Ancient Greeks setting aside 'weaker' babies started with Greek philosopher Plutarch, in his biography Life of Lycurgus, written around 100 CE.
A new research study has revealed that ancient Greek infanticide was not practiced as widely as we have been taught, not even in Sparta!