The helots:

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Slave race for nearby Messenia and Laconia
Would usually work in domestic chores for Spartiates (full Spartan citizens)
Some were craftsmen and artisans
Had some family and property rights
Were mercilessly punished e.g. they were forced to drink neat wine (it was usually cut with water) and were made to “wear a dogskin cap” (Mylon)

Aristotle said:

“They were like an enemy constantly sitting in wait”

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