Although they did not enjoy full citizen - rights , they were free and not subjected to the same restrictions as the helots .
The Perioikoi came from similar origins as the helots but occupied a significantly different position in Spartan society .
Although helots did not enjoy full citizen - rights , helots were free and not subjected to the same restrictions as the helots .
The Perioikoi came from similar origins as the helots but occupied a significantly different position in Spartan society .