Sparta was a specific polis, a true warrior state whose main objective was to create a fearless and skilled warrior. It soon became superior to other Greek polises, except for Athens. Sparta had a unique political system, whose initiator was Lycurgus. He laid the foundations by which Sparta was supposed to live and aspire. According to Lycurgus, the Spartans are aristocrats and live off farming. There is no private property among them and all the land is in the hands of the polis. According to the constituion, the Spartans were divided into three classes: spartiates, perioeci, and the helots. Unlike its rival, Athens, Sparta did not see the point of developing art and philosophy, but fiercely held to its ideals which were supposed to create a powerful warrior who will successfully defend their country. Lycurgus paid special attention to the upbringing of boys which was written by the Greek philosopher Plutarch in detail. Although very brutal and inhumane, the training which could be completed only by healthy boys, proved to be very effective because the Spartans were considered the best soldiers of ancient Greece, the soldiers who defeated even fear. Sparta was very liberal to its women. Their main role was, as in the rest of ancient Greece, to have babies. The women of Sparta were in a much better position since giving birth meant giving birth to new warriors, what was the most important thing to the Spartans. That's why the women of Sparta had a great value and were even allowed get an education. All that made them independent and they bravely took part in political life.