CLASSICS 2K03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Hetaira, Childbirth, Xenophobia
23 Jun 2016
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Different poleis defined citizenship differently, but it was highly prized in all poleis. Citizenship was very exclusive (and requirements were often tightened as time went on) Slaves played a role in nearly every aspect of greek society. Slavery in athens was similar to slavery in the other greek poleis, with one exception. Most slaves in athens were not greeks, and they certainly weren"t athenians. Poverty may have driven some thracians to sell their children into slavery. Slaves were engaged in a variety of occupations, including knowledge-based ones such as medicine and teaching. Slavery was brutal beatings and other punishments were normal. Slaves were property, often referred to as tools like any other. Slave testimony in legal cases was only accepted if given under torture. Non-greeks were considered barbarians (because it sounded like they were always saying bar bar bar ) Outsiders were not always viewed negatively (e. g. the trojans)
