The Krypteia Artifact

It is no secret that the Spartans were some of the most ferociously trained militaries in the history of armies.  The small army was able to ward off armies that were much larger than theirs, and while the movie 300 isn't very historically accurate, it does not mean that the Spartans weren't some of the fiercest warriors around. The fiercest of the Spartan warriors were the warriors known as the Krypteia.  Only the best of the best warriors belong to this fighting class and for very good reason.  The people who were elected to become part of this group were sent out naked and armed with only a knife, instructed to survive by any means necessary.  Their goal?  To patrol the countryside in search of revolt and misdeeds.   There more casualties than their were victories in this case, but should a soldier make it home they were welcomed with open arms by the Spartan army, joining the ranks of the Krypteia.  The Krypteia was not just a militarized group of individuals.  Of course, it star