CLA160H1 Lecture Notes - Totalitarianism, Hetaira, Kyrios
Document Summary
Geographic; not based on clan, demes (organised council) Reduction of power of areopagus law court. Mini aristocratic council w/ lots of power but then the powers were reduced to just courting murder trials. After 451 two citizen parents required for child s citizenship [not slaves, metics (not citizens living with citizens), nor aristocratic from other city-states] Saved very poor from persecution, stopped debt enslavement. Boundary stones were used to mark land that was given up because of debt. Aristotle says solon was first democratic leader. Legally attacking many members of areopagus law court. Took their power and gave it to. Archon particular duties not too powerful. Strategos held most power in practice, 10 generals elected each year. Lot people selected into office/juries by chance. All citizens should be ready to serve these political roles. Old oligarch said it enforced bribery, and allows thieves, poor and radicals to win but poor should have political power too.
