This is a comedy poem and is in no way supposed to be derogatory or a reflection of historical truth.
It was the Spartan way,
To be strong and tough and gay.
And in each dell and glade
Their muscles they displayed,
But when Athens’ army called
Their manly bravery stalled
and Athens won the day,
when Sparta bravely ran away.
Now the films recall again
Those strong five hundred men.
Copyright: Kristian Fogarty 01/October/2018
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/rdp-monday-spartan/
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/glade/