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by rdmond 1739 days ago
Spartans spoke a different dialect of Greek (Doric) than the Athenians (Attic) and it used to be fairly common to translate bits of Doric as if they had been spoken by a Scottish Highlander.
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That's an interesting choice. I wonder if they perceived a cultural similarity... you've given me something to look into.