A ship was required transport inter-island and between the Peloponnese and mainland Europe. Her dependence upon sea vessels contributed to the development of Greece’s naval excellence. On land, chariots, horses and mules were modes of transport. Horses were better suited to light travel and were seldom used. Mules were preferred for heavier moving and were the most common means of transportation. They had better footing for the mountainous terrain, could cover an average 50 miles per day and required fewer hours of sleep than horses.

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