Which animal was frequently used as a symbol of the Spartan spirit and the goddess Artemis Orthia?
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Correct answer: The Wolf
The wolf embodied Spartan values instilled by the Agoge — stealth, predatory endurance, and pack unity. The sanctuary of Artemis Orthia was the site of ritualized endurance tests for Spartan boys, and wolf imagery permeated the cult. Other animals (the owl for Athena, the dolphin for Poseidon) were tied to different city-state cults.
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